YES TO SAFE CONSUMPTION SPACES
Safe consumption spaces (SCS) are a reality-based and evidence proven strategy to addressing local drug epidemics. SCS can make drug users lives better by increasing their health and increase public safety and public health for entire communities.
Safe consumption spaces reduce overdose deaths, decrease outdoor and public drug use, and prevent the spread of diseases such as HIV & HEP C. They increase referrals to treatment programs and save taxpayers money. It’s a win-win for the entire community
For these reasons and more, Seattle is saying “YES to SCS”.
In 2020, our coalition released polling showing that Seattle agrees with implementing safe consumption spaces. In response to the local drug epidemic, 61% of Seattleites say “Yes to SCS”.
This website is here to help you learn more about supervised consumption, the Seattleites advocating for it, and how you can show your support.
Wondering how you can help now? Send a letter to the City of Seattle and Mayor Jenny Durkan to demand action NOW.
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TOOLS & RESOURCES
Learn more about safe consumption with local news articles, an online toolkit, and other resources to inform your “Yes to SCS” advocacy.
Take Action
Find out how you can help make Seattle safer by joining our mailing list or writing a letter of support for safe consumption spaces.
