Expanded Syringe Access Program
provided by New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
90 Church Streeet
13th Floor
Manhattan NY 10002
13th Floor
Manhattan NY 10002
Toll Free:
800-692-8528
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
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.
* 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.