Summit Safe Syringe Exchange | Summit County Public Health
Provides an anonymous, safe needle exchange for those individuals with substance use disorder issues. Accepts used needles that are secured and safely transported in exchange for new needles. Provides access to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and Hepatitis C testing, naloxone, and referrals to treatment (if requested).
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211 Summit
Physical Address
1867 West Market Street, Fairway Center, Akron, OH 44313
Hours
- Monday: Noon to 3:00pm and Wednesday: 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the 1400 South Arlington Street location. Enter through the rear of the building. - Friday: Noon to 3:00pm at the 1867 West Market Street location, Building A. Closed on Federal holidays.
Fax
(330) 923-7558
fax | Administrative
Fax
(330) 752-7157
fax | Communicable Disease
Website
Application process
Walk in for service. Call the office for more details.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
All Summit County residents age 18 and older are eligible to attend once every two (2) weeks. If returning used syringes, please ensure they are secured and safely transported in a sharps container, hard plastic, or metal container with a securely fastened lid.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Summit County Public Health
Protects and promotes public health through a comprehensive program of public health services for the residents of Summit County.