Syringe Services Program

What are Syringe Services Programs?

Syringe services programs (SSPs) are community-based prevention programs that can provide a range of services, including:

• Access to and disposal of sterile syringes
• Injection equipment
• Vaccination and testing
• Linkage to substance use disorder treatment
• Linkage to care and treatment for infectious diseases

SSPs protect the public and first responders by facilitating the safe disposal of used needles and syringes. Providing testing, counseling, and sterile injection supplies also helps prevent outbreaks of other diseases.

Nearly thirty years of research shows that comprehensive SSPs are safe, effective, and cost-saving, do not increase illegal drug use or crime, and play an important role in reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV and other infections.

About Shasta County’s Syringe Services Program 
 

Services Include:

• 1 for 1 Syringe Exchange (50 max.)
• Sharps Containers
• Free Condoms & Lube
• Free STI, HIV, and Hep C Testing
• Narcan (2 boxes max.)
• Fentanyl Test Strips
• Hygiene Supplies
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors

*Availability of giveaways may vary.

Times and Locations:

Monday and Thursday
12 PM – 4 PM
HHSA Public Health
2650 Breslauer Way, Redding