Hasnouna Association for Support of People Who Use Drugs

Established in May 2006 in Tangier, the Hasnouna Association for Support of People Who Use Drugs (AHSUD) is a pioneer in Morocco and the Arab region in community health and harm reduction. Addressing critical health and social vulnerabilities linked to substance dependence, AHSUD delivers outreach services to people who inject drugs and marginalized groups, curbing blood-borne viral transmissions (HIV, Hepatitis C), facilitating access to opioid agonist therapy with methadone, and supporting pathways toward social and economic inclusion.

Management and delivery of psychosocial support in Tangier’s public addiction centres.
Regular field outreach and street mobile teams in key community areas.
Provision of sterile injection supplies and safe collection of used materials.
Psychological follow-up and compliance support for patients on methadone maintenance treatment.
Confidential, voluntary rapid testing for HIV and viral hepatitis B and C.
Social assistance, temporary daytime respite, and help with administrative civil registration.

Reception at the AHSUD day centre and via street teams is anchored in principles of unconditional access, strict confidentiality, and mutual respect. No abstinence prerequisite or administrative paperwork is demanded to access preventive materials, peer listening, or healthcare referrals. Individuals and relatives may visit the premises directly or speak with community outreach workers during mobile shifts.

Multidisciplinary team composed of coordinating physicians, psychologists, social workers, trained peer health educators (individuals with experiential knowledge), and community facilitators.

Contracted partner of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Regional Council of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, founding member of the Moroccan Harm Reduction Network (RdR Maroc), and partner of international alliances (MENAHRA, Sidaction).