Needle Exchange

Offered in conjunction with the Chicago Recovery Alliance, TPAN's Needle Exchange Program offers: safe and legal needle exchange and distribution of sterile injection equipment (cotton, alcohol pads and cookers) during TPAN's regularly scheduled hours on an as-needed, walk-in basis. We provide harm reduction counseling and peer support, including one-to-one and group sessions specific to vein health, safer injection procedures, reduction of HIV and hepatitis transmission through safer sex, narcotics addiction and crystal meth addiction. We also provide access to the range of TPAN’s services and an interagency referral network providing links to detox and rehab programs, physical and mental health care, and legal services.

Syringe access is anonymous and legal. HIV/AIDS prevention counseling, onsite Rapid HIV testing and counseling are also offered by appointment. Drop-in syringe access from 9-9 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 on Fridays. Closed Saturday and Sunday. 5537 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640; at the Bryn Mawr el stop.

In association with Chicago Recovery Alliance.