Syringe Services Program
We provide free supplies in a non-judgmental space for safer drug use to reduce infections and prevent overdoses.
Our Locations
No appointment needed.
- 2705 E. Washington Ave, Madison: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- 2300 S. Park St., Suite 2010, Madison: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Our locations are for serving individuals. If you’re an organization who needs supplies or training, please email us.
Free Supplies and Services
- Safer use equipment
- Fentanyl and Xylazine test strip kits
- Injectable naloxone
- Nasal Narcan®
- Safer smoking supplies
- Sharps disposal boxes
- Condoms
- Disposal of used syringes
- Risk reduction information
- 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, community locations, at Madison pharmacies, and locations statewide
Each month from February through June, we're offering free virtual trainings on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Read full details and register.
Take Steps for Safer Drug Use
Very strong opioids are being mixed into all types of drugs, including heroin, cocaine, counterfeit or fake prescription pills, and meth.
Follow these steps for safer drug use:
- Test all drugs for fentanyl and Xylazine before using
- Carry Narcan® (naloxone) and be prepared to use multiple doses when necessary
- Don't use drugs alone; call Never Use Alone at 877-696-1996
- 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 increase in overdoses in our area
- Contact the Behavioral Health Resource Center of Dane County for treatment and recovery resources: 608-267-2244
Sign up for Overdose Spike Alerts
We can send you alerts when overdoses in our community increase.
Get Tested for HIV and Hepatitis C
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.
Other Community Locations for Safer Use Supplies
- Community Pharmacy, 130 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison
- Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
- 608-251-4454
- Community Wellness Shop, 6333 University Ave., Middleton
- Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Lifepoint Syringe Services/Vivent Health, 600 Williamson St., Suite H, Madison
- Check website for hours
- 608-332-6169
Resources
- Safe Communities Recovery Coach 24/7 Helpline: 608-228-1278
- Syringe Services Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Pharmacies in Dane County that offer sharps collection:
- Harm reduction as an evidence-based practice, CDC
