Memphis Area Prevention Coalition - Safe Point Needle Exchange & Narcan Distribution
Address
3628 Summer Avenue
Summer Ave Safe Point Needle Exchange
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-2828
AKA:
CJC SA; BHC; MAPC
Description:
A grassroots organization made up of concerned citizens from 12 sectors of the community formed to facilitate prevention efforts in the community to combat underage substance abuse and to prevent prescription drug abuse in the Memphis area. The Memphis Area Prevention Coalition is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Safe Needle Exchange on Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; they offer free Narcan education and distribution and referrals for substance abuse treatment.
Hours:
Safe Point Needle Exchange & Narcan Sites: Wed 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Call for information or go to Safe Point Needle Exchange sites on Wednesdays
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Spanish speaking staff available
Eligibility:
Persons needing clean needles, wishing to dispose of dirty needles, persons seeking referrals for substance abuse or seeking Narcan and information on how to administer it (Naloxone or Narcan) safely. MAPC seeks agencies, organizations and individuals interested in preventing substance abuse in the Memphis area
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 16, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers needed to attend festivals and to help with events, health fairs, town halls, conferences, data collection and training
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3628 Summer Avenue
Summer Ave Safe Point Needle Exchange
Memphis, TN 38122
Physical
1207 Peabody Avenue Suite 324
MAPC Office Headquarters
Memphis, TN 38104
Contacts
Jack Wyatt
Phone Numbers
Safe Point Needle Exchange & Narcan Distribution
(901) 249-2828
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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