1. This is a safe space. Please be mindful and kind to yourself and your peers.

2. Threats or acts of violence will be taken seriously.

3. Please use “I” statements. Speak for yourself about yourself.

4. Please be honest with yourself and with the group.

5. What we discuss in this group stays within this group. Gossip will not be tolerated.

6. Come ready to support/be supported. You may be asked to leave if your temperament causes strife within the group.

7. Although we are based on harm reduction, we understand that everyone’s journey differs. Please do not romanticize your use.

8. Please, no drugs or paraphernalia on you while in the group.

9. Absolute ZERO tolerance for “isms” (racism, sexism, ageism, etc.)

10. We are a community. If any of these guidelines are disrespected, we will discuss them as a group.