Syringe Services Program
Syringe Services Programs save lives. They are a safe and effective way to:
- Reduce HIV and Hepatitis C infections
- Prevent overdoses
- Provide a non-judgmental space to support the wellness of people who use drugs
Our locations are equipped to serve individuals. If you're an agency or organization who needs harm reduction supplies, please email us. We'll get back to you within 2 business days.
On this page:
We provide at no cost:
- Safer use equipment
- Risk reduction information
- Sharps disposal boxes
- Condoms
- Fentanyl test strip kits
- Injectable naloxone
- Nasal Narcan®
- Safe smoking supplies
- Referrals to resources
Used needles and other sharps are dangerous if they are not disposed of safely. They can hurt people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions. You can safely dispose of your used syringes at our locations and community locations below, at Madison pharmacies, and locations statewide.
Our Locations
- 2705 E. Washington Ave., Madison
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- 2300 S. Park St., Suite 2010, Madison
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Other Community Locations
- Community Pharmacy, 130 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison
- Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Phone: (608) 251-4454
- Lifepoint Syringe Services/Vivent Health, 600 Williamson St., Suite H, Madison
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Phone: (608) 332-6169
- Safe Communities Recovery Coach 24/7 Helpline
- Free fentanyl test strips and Naloxone
- Schedule a pick up or talk to a recovery coach
- Phone: (608) 228-1278
Free training and supplies are also available to agencies and groups. Contact us for more details.
Steps for Safer Drug Use
Very strong opioids are being mixed into all types of drugs, including heroin, cocaine, counterfeit or fake prescription pills, meth, and cannabis.
Follow these steps for safer drug use:
- Test all drugs for fentanyl before using
- Carry Narcan® (naloxone) and be prepared to use multiple doses when necessary
- Avoid using drugs alone; call Never Use Alone at 800-484-3731
- Recognize the signs of an overdose:
- Pale, sweaty or clammy skin
- Lips/fingertips turn blue
- Slow or irregular breathing: gasping, gurgling, or snoring
- Difficult or unable to wake
- Always call 911 if you suspect someone is overdosing
- Check in with your friends/family who use drugs when there is an overdose spike in our area
- Contact the Behavioral Health Resource Center of Dane County for treatment and recovery resources: (608) 267-2244
Overdose Spike Alerts
We watch hospital and ambulance data for unexpected increases, or spikes, in overdoses. A change in the local drug supply may mean you have an increased risk of overdose during that time.
We can send you alerts when overdoses in our community increase.
Sign up for Alert Emails
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
Sharing equipment to use drugs can spread HIV and Hepatitis C. We do HIV and Hepatitis C testing at our Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic.
Testing and treatment is available by appointment. Call (608) 243-0411 for information and to make an appointment.
Treatment
Call the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) at (608) 267-2244 or email them.
Resources
- Syringe Services Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Sharps disposal information
- Pharmacies in Dane County that offer sharps collection:
- LifePoint Syringe & Narcan Access Program
- Principles of Harm Reduction, Harm Reduction Coalition
- Hepatitis C Testing Recommendations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention