Expanded Syringe Access Program
thru: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
• 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.
Coverage Note: New York State.
This program is offered here:
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
100 S Mall Arterial
Room 387
Albany NY 12210
Room 387
Albany NY 12210
Main:
Hours:
Website: 24 hours.
Email:
