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
Knott County Health Department
Monday – Friday: 10am – 3pm
The Lee County HUB
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
Letcher County Health Department
Monday,Wednesday,Friday: 8am – 3:30pm
Leslie County Health Department
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am – 3pm
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