Syringe Service Program (SSP)

The HOPE Project/District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is now offering a free, walk-in, anonymous, and confidential Syringe Service Program (SSP)/Harm Reduction Services in our offices, not including Missaukee County, during normal business hours.

Individuals can request a Safe Use Kit(s) via our front desk staff and the kit contains:

Syringes
Alcohol Swabs
Sterile Water
Cookers
Cottons
Tourniquets
Fentanyl Test Strips
Condoms
Xylazine Test Strips
Band-aids
Triple Antibiotic Cream
Educational Resources

Click here for a program flyer.

Harm Reduction Services aim to reduce the negative effects associated with drug use. IV drug use is a serious issue and one that impacts our communities. In addition to the risk of addiction and overdose, it puts people at risk of hepatitis C and HIV infection, along with skin, blood, and heart infections, as well as many other health risks.

What are the benefits of an SSP?

Reduce HIV prevalence by as much as 50%
Reduce hepatitis C prevalence by as much has 50%
SSP participants have been shown to be up to 5 times more likely to access substance use disorder and recovery services and stay enrolled in those services than others who inject drugs and are not utilizing an SSP program
Increase the proper disposal of syringes and hazardous materials
Increase access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services
Reduce accidental needle sticks by 66% in law enforcement professionals