About Simaye Sabz Rahayi Harm Reduction Institute
Simaye Sabz Rahayi Harm Reduction Institute began its work in 2006 (1385 in the Iranian calendar) as a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to its humanitarian mission, goals, and values. Since its founding, the institute has focused on supporting, treating, and reducing harm for individuals affected by substance use and those living with HIV/AIDS.
Licenses and Authorizations:
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men in Eslamshahr” from the Health Affairs Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2014)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men in Eslamshahr” from the Health Affairs Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2012)
– License for “Substance Use Treatment Center” from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2012–present)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men in Eslamshahr” from the Health Affairs Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2011)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men in Eslamshahr” from the Health Affairs Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2010)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services (DIC) in Eslamshahr” from the Cultural and Prevention Affairs Department of Tehran Welfare Organization (2009)
– Preliminary approval for “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men (DIC) in Tehran” from the Cultural and Prevention Affairs Department of Tehran Welfare Organization (2009)
– Preliminary approval for “Positive Club” from the Prevention Department of Tehran Welfare Organization (2009–present)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Substance Dependence (DIC) in Eslamshahr” from the Health Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2009)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men in Eslamshahr” from the Health Affairs Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2008)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Substance Dependence (DIC) in Shush” from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2008)
– License to establish a “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Substance Dependence (DIC) in Khak Sefid, Tehranpars” from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2007)
– Preliminary approval for “Drop-in Center for Harm Reduction Services for Men (DIC) in Eslamshahr” from the Cultural and Prevention Affairs Department of Tehran Welfare Organization (2006)