Investing in young people is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen our community. Safe Streets Wichita is proud to welcome two emerging leaders from the City of Wichita's Way To Work Summer Workforce Program. Through this hands on opportunity, they will build workforce and leadership skills while supporting initiatives focused on prevention, harm reduction, mental health, public health, advocacy, and community safety. Their commitment to learning, service, and positive

Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, administer naloxone, and save lives, join our in-person training on the last Saturday of the month.

Prevention starts before a crisis. Through harm reduction, education, and community support, Safe Streets Wichita is helping ensure people have the tools and resources they need to stay safe and connected.

By Cat Butler Five decades into the abject failure that is the War on Drugs, our country is struggling with an opioid epidemic with no end in sight. Law enforcement and the judicial system have more money, courts, and jails than ever and yet there seems to be no end in sight for criminal enterprise or personal substance usage. In a report December 4, 2024 written by Harm Reduction International, The US government has spent over $1 trillion on this ‘war’ to no avail. Incarce

Wichita Community Support Resources Wichita boasts a robust network of grassroots organizations, mutual aid groups, and essential service providers. This guide highlights key resources for: Harm reduction Housing support Tenant advocacy Crisis services Explore the available tools and organizations throughout the city. Harm Reduction and Linkages to Care Safe Streets Wichita, Inc A harm reduction–focused community space providing free emergency contraception, condoms, naloxone

Harm reduction belongs everywhere, including our local nightlife. The Industry Initiative Project, led by Certified Community Health Worker Morgan Jennings, set a goal to place Naloxone Bar Boxes in 50 Wichita venues by 2025. That goal has already been exceeded, with more than 67 venues now equipped with naloxone, expanding access to life-saving resources across the city. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. By placing it

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The 24/7 Naloxone Vending Machine at 705 N. Broadway is more than just a tool—it’s a symbol of community coalition-building and a shared commitment to saving lives. Like this post? Follow us on Instagram for more! How This Initiative Strengthened Our Community: Increased Access & Awareness – Dispensing 4,960 boxes in one year has emphasized the ongoing need for harm reduction and overdose prevention resources. Expanded Partnerships & Outreach – The success of this initiative

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Our Program Director, Aonya Kendrick-Barnett, explains the impact of Wichita police using public housing for training. Read more at the Wichita Beacon here.

Read our Program Director, Aonya Kendrick-Barnett's Opinion piece in the Kansas Reflector here.

‘It’s a community problem’: How harm reduction cushions Wichita’s fentanyl crisis. Article by Erin Heger, April 30th, 2024 Morgan Jennings with the group Safe Streets Wichita explains why she thinks everyone should carry naloxone during a community event at Wichita State. Credit: Niko Schmidt / The Beacon

Safe Streets Program Director Aonya Kendrick-Barnett tells us more about what Safe Streets does and invites everyone to the Convoy of Hope..

Criminalizing Homelessness is NOT the solution: A guide for Wichita allies, housing insecure folks and the unhoused.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening at Safe Streets' Final Friday event! We're kicking off the month with a celebration you don't want to miss. Event Details Date: Friday, February 7th Live Music: featuring Kimberly Paige – Starts at 8:30 Food: Global Plate Movement provided by ICT Treehuggers & Sunflower Collective – Plates for sale starting at 6 PM Location: Safe Streets Wichita, Inc., 1200 E Waterman St. Purchase tickets today: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payme

In recent times, the rising tide of TB cases in Kansas has cast a spotlight on the precarious state of public health in the region. With the echoes of increasing cases resounding through our community, the importance of proactive health measures has never been more critical. The call to action is clear: mask up, protect yourself, and safeguard your community. Masking is not just about health—it's a statement of resilience and self-preservation amidst challenges like ICE raids

By Aonya Kendrick Barnett Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where fairness, dignity, and equality guided how we treat one another. His vision of the "Beloved Community" reminds us that justice and compassion must drive our decisions. Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice calls us to reimagine how we address substance use in our communities. Organizations like the Drug Policy Alliance and initiatives like Safe Streets Wichita, Inc. are leading the charge to repl

One of the key best practices outlined in the Safe Streets Wichita policy is the emphasis on education and awareness. By providing accurate information about the risks associated with substance misuse and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, communities can empower individuals to make informed decisions and avoid falling into harmful patterns of drug or alcohol abuse. Additionally, the policy highlights the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive community where in

The 2023 KAAN Advising Conference at WSU focused on self-care, mental wellness, prevention, and harm reduction in academic advising. The conference was a great opportunity for Safe Streets Wichita to share research, strategies, and best practices to address these issues for a safer and healthier community. A great day of discussions, networking, and collaboration among professionals in the field.