Expanded Syringe Access Program
(Program)
* 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.
* 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.
Eligibility: 18 years of age or older.
Application Process: Access website for location information.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for service.
New York State.
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
(Agency)
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.
Website: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/a . . . s_syringes
Hours: Website: 24 hours
Contact
100 S Mall Arterial
Room 387
Albany NY 12210
This program is offered at this site:
New York State Department of Health AIDS Insititute
Main Address:
100 S Mall Arterial
Room 387
Albany NY 12210
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