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Baltimore City Needle Exchange
Company Name:
Baltimore City Needle Exchange
Location:
2300 Garrison Blvd
Suite 160
Baltimore, MD 21216
2300 Garrison Blvd
Suite 160
Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone:
(410) 396-3731
Name: Derrick Hunt
Title: Director
Company Description:
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 individuals with substance use disorders overcome addiction by linking them to drug treatment services. The program provides counseling and testing for HIV and syphilis. Opioid overdose response training is also offered at all locations. NEP services are provided in 16 locations during 26 weekly time slots throughout the city of Baltimore.
Mission Statement:
To reduce HIV, Hepatitis C, and other infections by reducing the circulation of unclean syringes.
Organization Type: Government-based Organization (e.g., State,County or City)
Services Provided: Hepatitis C Education, Hepatitis C Prevention Education, Hepatitis C Testing, HIV Education, HIV Prevention Education, HIV Testing, Mental Health Assistance, Referral Services, Substance Abuse, Counseling or Treatment
HIV Tests Offered: Confidential, Free, Oral testing, PCR testing (testing for the virus before antibodies become detectable)
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