Syringe Service Programs Guide

Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) provide services to people who use drugs, including:

Syringe access
Naloxone access
Hepatitis C and HIV testing, care coordination, and referrals to other services
Health education
Hepatitis care coordination and treatment counseling

You can get a wallet-sized fold out palm card that explains more about SSPs. The palm card also includes:

A list of SSPs operating in New York City, along with their phone numbers, boroughs, and websites
Harm reduction safety tips to reduce the risk of overdose for people who use drugs (use with others, get naloxone, and avoid mixing drugs)
Information about fentanyl's presence in other drugs

The palm card is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

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