Baltimore Needle Exchange Program (NEP)

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 at 17 locations in Baltimore City.
Category: Health Services
Support: Logistically Supported
Personnel [Staff] Supported
Location: Government Based
Street Address: 2300 Garrison Blvd., Suite 160, 21216
Website: http://health.baltimorecity.gov/node/439
Contact: Jeffrey Long
Email: jeffrey.long@baltimorecity.gov
Phone: (410) 365-7404
Internal Department: Adult Community Psychiatry Services, JHM Bayview Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Email: na
Phone: (410) 550-0026
Keywords: HIV
hepatitis
syringe
drug users
infection