AKA:

Tennessee Harm Reduction West TN;Naloxone kits;Clean Needles;Drug Use Reduction Program - Jackson

Description:

Provides free harm-reducing services to persons who use or sell drugs, sex workers, persons who are homeless or other at-risk populations in West Tennessee. Operating out of Jackson, TN, they will provide these free services to anyone, 18 or older, who can come to Jackson, TN. Services include providing clean syringes or needles, fentanyl test strips, intramuscular naloxone kits, cookers, cotton and tourniquets; agency also provides brochures about steps to take to protect drug users, such as safe drug use protocols to reduce the risk of opioid overdose or damage caused by drug users who inject (ruptured veins, abscesses, soft tissue damage and scarring); the agency will work with law enforcement agency staff and friends and family of drug users to provide supplies and/or educate them about these issues as well. Contact the agency by phone or through their Facebook page to set up a meeting. This agency serves all West TN counties except for Shelby County.

Hours:

Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or contact the agency through Facebook to set up a meeting to receive supplies or information in Jackson; must fill out intake form at the in person meeting to receive supplies

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Persons 18 or older who inject drugs, or their friend or family members or law enforcement staff; open to any one in West Tennessee who can come to Jackson, TN to pick up supplies in person (excludes Shelby County)

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 5, 2022

Wishlist:

Insulin syringes, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, face masks, safe sex supplies or printing services

Volunteer Opportunities:

Seeking volunteers 18 and older, preferably with lived experience (drug users, sex workers, currently or formerly incarcerated persons or LGBTQ members)

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Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)