Syringe Service Programs
Syringe service programs (SSPs) are community-based prevention programs that can provide a range of services, including access to and disposal of sterile syringes and injection equipment; vaccination, testing, and linkage to care and treatment for infectious diseases; and linkage to substance use disorder treatment.
Locations
Syringe service programs in Louisiana offer free, clean works, HIV and HCV testing, and linkage to care and support services.
Alexandria
CLASS – https://class-cenla.org
- 1785 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA 71301
- Phone: 318-442-1010
- Email: class@class.life
- Website: class-cenla.org
- FRESH Works Facebook: @freshworksssp
- FRESH Works Instagram: @freshworksssp
- Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Fridays: 8:00am-4:00pm
- We operate SSP services Monday-Friday with no appointment necessary. Individuals can access SSP and Harm Reduction services anytime during regular business hours.
New Orleans
NOSAP (New Orleans Syringe Access Program) – https://www.crescentcare.org/service/harm-reduction-services/
- 1631 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
- Phone: 504-821-2601 (NB: this is the call center line, folks will likely need to be transferred to prevention)
- Email: info@crescentcare.org
- Instagram: @neworleanssyringeaccess
- Website: https://www.crescentcare.org/service/harm-reduction-services/
- Hours:
- Wednesdays 12-4 p.m., Fridays 12-5 p.m.
- Information: We match bulk disposals of 300-500 syringes.
Trystereo – https://trystereo.org/get-supplies
Text message 504-535-4766 to talk to a volunteer.
Women With A Vision – https://wwav-no.org
- 2030 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113
- Phone: 504-301-0428
- Email: info@wwav-no.org
- Website: wwav-no.org
- Harm Reduction Hours:
- Tuesday/Thursday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (outside of office in mobile unit)
- Wednesday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lafreniere Park under the 610 bridge (from mobile unit)
Outside of these days and times please call the office for assistance with supplies.
Odyssey House Louisiana S.A.F.E.R. (Syringe Access For Everyone, REALLY!)
- 1125 N Tonti St., New Orleans, LA 70119
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Phone: 504-418-4955
- Instagram: @iprevent_ohl
Baton Rouge
Capitol Area Reentry Program, Inc. (CARP) – http://www.carpbr.com
- Fixed site: 1364 Swan Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Phone: 225-775-7988
- Email: info@carpbr.com
- Website: http://www.carpbr.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CARPBRinc/
- Hours:
- Monday & Friday After Hours 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Tues-Thurs Office Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobile 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shreveport
Philadelphia Center – https://philadelphiacenter.org
- 2020 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71104
- SSP Hotline: 318-510-9074
- Friday Drop-ins: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Staff available throughout week, contact hotline or Virginia Player at (318) 222-6633 ext. 2114
- Email: info@philadelphiacenter.org
- Website: https://philadelphiacenter.org
- Facebook: @philadelphiacenter
- Instagram: @thephiladelphiacenter
Hep C Navigation Services
- Priority Health Care
- Crescent Care
- Ascension DePaul Services (formerly Daughters of Charity)
- New Orleans East Hospital
- St.Thomas Community Health Center