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Needle Exchange and Injection Supplies

Programs that provide sterile injection supplies and equipment to help prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, and other blood borne infectious diseases; and prevent other health complications such as vein damage and infections. Items distributed may include new sterile needles with syringes, needle tips, syringes, acidifiers, alcohol swabs, chlorine disinfectant tablets, filters, stericups or cookers, saline, sterile water vials, sharps disposal containers, and tourniquets. Also included are supplies for safe hormone injection for trans, gender diverse and two-spirited individuals who face unique barriers and inequitable access to gender-affirming health care services. Programs may offer supplies free of charge, in exchange for used ones; or sell new supplies.

Found 5 resources (displaying 5)

Thru: Trillium Health

Eligibility:
None.
Languages:
American Sign Language, Spanish

Trillium Health

259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY

Hours:
Varies as needed.

Thru: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

Eligibility:
18 years of age or older.

New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

90 Church Streeet
13th Floor
Manhattan, NY

Thru: Trillium Health

Eligibility:
None.
Languages:
American Sign Language, Spanish

Harm Reduction Services

39 Delevan Street
Rochester, NY

Trillium Health

259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY

Thru: ACR Health

Eligibility:
Need for risk reduction supplies and​/or individual sharps disposal.
Languages:
Spanish

ACR Health Utica

287 Genesee Street
Suite 200
Utica, NY

Syringe Exchange Program (SEP)

637 W Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY

Thru: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

Eligibility:
Open to all.
Languages:
Language assistance varies across locations.

New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

90 Church Streeet
13th Floor
Manhattan, NY

Hours:
Visit website for location hours.