Harm reduction is an established recovery approach that emphasizes engaging directly with people who currently use drugs to prevent overdose and infectious diseases. It separates the person from the behavior and focuses more on the context of substance use, which is potentially harmful. One example that many can relate to is drinking. Having more than a few drinks is not, in and of itself, bad or harmful. It’s when you put that in the context of other behavior. For example, driving or operating machinery while under the influence can cause harm to the individual and others. Effective harm reduction with LGBTQIA+ individuals can improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of those served. It offers substance use disorder treatment and health care services to those who are vulnerable. It also helps them to avoid the increasingly risky or dangerous behaviors associated with their substance use.