Needle Exchange Program
Update 3/16/11.
Overview
The Baltimore City Needle Exchange Program (NEP) seeks to reduce HIV, hepatitis C, and other infections by reducing the circulation of unclean syringes. The program also helps drug users overcome addiction by linking them to drug treatment services. In addition, the program provides testing for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. NEP is provided in 17 locations in the city of Baltimore.
Read more about Needle Exchange here.
We’re always looking for student volunteers! See how to volunteer for the Needle Exchange Program.
Hours and Locations (updated 1/21/11)
Hours of Operation |
Location |
| Monday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Monroe & Ramsey; Greenmount & 23rd |
| Monday 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Westwood and Mount, & Calhoun Streets, Cherry Hill (Terra Firma) |
| Monday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Morrell Park (Desoto Park- Parking lot) |
| Monday 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Freemont & Riggs |
| Tuesday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Montford & Biddle; Pratt & Carey |
| Tuesday 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Freemont & Riggs, Barclay & 23rd |
| Wednesday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Monroe & Ramsey |
| Wednesday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Baltimore & Conkling (Highlandtown) |
| Wednesday 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Freemont & Riggs |
| Thursday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pontiac & 9th Ave.; North & Rosedale |
| Thursday 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Washington & Carey; Monroe & Ramsey |
| Thursday 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Baltimore & Gay (The Block)* |
| Friday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Park Heights & Spaulding, Caroline & Monument |
| Friday 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Westwood, Mount & Calhoun Streets, Barclay & 23rd |
| Friday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Washington & Carey |
| Friday 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Montford & Biddle |
| Saturday 12:00PM – 4:00PM | Fremont & Riggs Ave. |
*Services offered on The Block:
Overdose Prevention
Baltimore Health Care Access
The following reproductive health services are offered the first four Thursdays of each month:
- *Pregnancy Testing
- *Birth Control
- *Emergency Contraception
- *Referrals to Prenatal Care
- *Referrals to JHU CAP Program
- *Referrals to full comprehensive exams at one of our BCHD Clinics
- *Hepatitis A and B Vaccinations
PLEASE NOTE: Needle Exchange will be closed on the following dates for 2011:
- May 27 — City Furlough Day
- May 30 — Memorial Day
Volunteer for Needle Exchange!
Interested students who would like to volunteer should fill out the volunteer application and contact Program Director Chris Serio-Chapman at chris(dot)serio-chapman(at)baltimorecity(dot)gov.