Syringe Exchange
We have syringes for folks on HRT!
If you have questions, please call us at 801-702-3539 or visit our office during business hours, Tuesday - Friday 10a-1p
Is it your first time?
First timers don't have to bring syringes unless you have some that you need to get rid of. If it's your first time, you'll receive 40 syringes along with any other supplies you may need from the list below. Additionally, you'll need to be tested for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV). You can learn more about testing using these links, HIV testing and HCV testing.
If you've been to any syringe exchange in Utah before, you're considered a returning participant, so make sure to bring your used syringes. If you want credit for them (the more you bring, the more we can give you in return), store them in a puncture-proof container. You can get sharps containers from us whenever we're open.
We follow Utah Law, exchanging the number of syringes you bring in for disposal rounded up to the nearest tenth. For example, if you bring in 1-10 syringes, you'll get 1 bag of 10. If you bring in 11-20 syringes, you'll get 2 bags of 10, and so on.
Evidence-Based syringe exchange approaches that just make sense.
We say “needle exchange,” but open access—not one-for-one exchange- is best for health
Supplies
Important note: Utah operates on a one-to-one plus system, meaning you're required to bring in used syringes for exchange unless you're a new participant. According to Utah Law, we exchange the number of syringes you bring in for disposal, rounding up to the nearest 10. For example, if you bring in 1-10 syringes, you'll receive 1 bag of 10. If it's 11-20 syringes, you'll get 2 bags of 10, and so forth. To make the process safer for everyone, we provide sharps containers for the proper storage of used syringes.
Supplies we offer:
1/2” 28g syringes
5/16” 30g syringes
Naloxone IM and Narcan
Safe injection kits: cottons, alcohol prep pads, gauze, antibiotic ointment, band-aids, cookers, and tourniquets
HIV and HCV testing, linkage to care and treatment, transportation
COVID-19 tests, masks, linkage to care, transportation, and education
Food and clothing
Safe sex education, condoms, and lube
Take-home STI kits
If you need extra supplies, talk to us.
Contact
Office (call): 801-702-3539
Mobile (text): 385-434-9324 Limited to 10 deliveries per day
Address: 1400 S. 1100 E. Salt Lake City
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm