Syringe Exchange

• ANONYMOUS • CONFIDENTIAL • FREE • LEGAL

KRDHD provides Harm Reduction Needle Exchange Program in accordance with Senate Bill 192. The programs are modeled after successful programs in Kentucky and guidance is provided by KY Department of Public Health and CDC.

WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM OFFER?

  • Safe disposal of used needles
  • Exchange used needles for clean needles
  • Testing for HIV, Hepatitis C and STDs (optional)
  • Adult vaccinations
  • On-site substance abuse treatment referrals (optional)
  • Education

CURRENT NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Lee County Health Department
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

Letcher County Health Department
Wednesday: 8am – 11am
Friday: 1pm – 3:30pm

Owsley County Health Department
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

Perry County Health Department
Monday – Wednesday: 9am – 2pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm

Wolfe County Health Department
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/hab/Pages/kyseps.aspx