Syringe Services Program
We provide free safer drug use supplies in a non-judgmental space to reduce infections and prevent overdoses.
On this page:
- Our locations
- Free supplies and services
- Steps for safer drug use
- Sign up for overdose spike alerts
- Get tested for HIV and Hepatitis C
- Other community locations for safer use supplies
Our Locations
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Drop in, no appointment needed.
- 2705 E. Washington Ave, Madison
- 2300 S. Park St., Suite 2010, Madison
If you’re an organization who needs supplies or training, please email us.
Free Supplies and Services
- Safer injection drug use equipment
- Fentanyl and Xylazine drug checking strips
- Nasal and injectable naloxone (Narcan®)
- Safer smoking equipment (glassware), limited quantities
- Sharps disposal boxes and used sharps disposal
- Condoms and lube
- Harm reduction information and referrals
We offer free virtual trainings on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Read full details and register.
Take Steps for Safer Drug Use
Any drugs not dispensed by a pharmacy, including opiates, cocaine, pills and meth, can contain contaminants that cause wounds. Opiates in stimulants or that are stronger than you expect can cause overdose, or other medical emergencies.
Follow these steps for safer drug use:
- Test all drugs for fentanyl and test opioids for Xylazine before using
- Have naloxone or Narcan® on hand
- Try not to 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
