Harm reduction’s goal is to address the spread of blood-borne diseases among intravenous drug users, promote preventative health and clinic services for testing and substance abuse counseling and treatment, and create a safe place for the disposal of contaminated syringes that reduces the number of needles found in the community.
Harm reduction programs are associated with a 50% decline in the risk of HIV transmission.
Harm reduction services include:
- Collection of contaminated needles/syringes with biohazard disposal.
- Counseling clients on treatment resources.
- Distribution of male condoms.
- HIV screening and referral to treatment.
- Dispersal of proper sharps containers for future use.
- Hepatitis C and HIV screening
- Overdose education.
Our syringe exchange is completely free and anonymous.
Syringe Exchange Program hours are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.