150 faith leaders release letter supporting overdose prevention centers

From Religion News Service

Rev. Erica M. Poellot, Director of Faith in Harm Reduction for National Harm Reduction Coalition and Minister of Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries for National United Church of Christ, says, “As a minister, I know that people who use drugs are beloved by God, and that we will not end this overdose crisis until we center our shared humanity and commit to dismantling the racist war on people who use drugs. Support for sanctuary spaces, such as Overdose Prevention Centers, are critical to this work for justice in partnership with people who use drugs and to ensuring that our loved ones have access to the compassionate life-saving and life-giving care they deserve.”