Expanded Syringe Access Program

provided by New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

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New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

90 Church Streeet
13th Floor
Manhattan NY 10002
Main:
800-692-8528
Hours:
Website: 24 hours.
Email:
ESAP​@health.ny.gov

* 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.

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.

 

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.