EXPANDED SYRINGE ACCESS PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AIDS INSTITUTE
Albany, NY 10007
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Application process
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Fees
No fee for service.
Service area
New York
Description
* Supports the selling and furnishing of sterile syringes without a medical prescription in quantities of ten (10), including the proper disposal of used syringes.
* Provides a resource that offers options for the safe disposal of used "sharps" - syringes, needles and lancets - to reduce the transmission of blood borne diseases, minimizing environmental waste and creating safer jurisdictions for the community and emergency medical staff.
Data provided by
211 Mid New York
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AIDS INSTITUTE
The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is responsible for coordinating state programs, services and activities relating to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), hepatitis C, and drug user health programs and services.