Find a Syringe Services Program

Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) are effective community-based interventions that can prevent infectious diseases, link clients to treatment for substance use disorders, and can reduce overdose deaths among people who inject drugs. They do not increase illegal drug use or crime.

SSPs offer free and anonymous services including syringes, supplies, overdose prevention resources, and other services in several communities around Vermont. Clients of SSPs are protected from our state’s paraphernalia law.

Sterile syringes may be sold at pharmacies throughout Vermont without a prescription. However, individual pharmacists may choose not to sell them.

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Bennington and Windham CountyAIDS Project of Southern VermontFixed and mobile
Chittenden CountyHoward Center Safe RecoveryFixed and mobile
Orange and Windsor County, select NH countiesHIV/HCV Resource CenterMobile
Orleans, Essex, Caledonia, Orange, Washington, Lamoille, Addison, Rutland, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle CountyVermont CARESFixed and mobile
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Not sure which program is in your area? Call 802-565.LINK and ask for a syringe service program near you or search for a program on VT Helplink.

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Vermont Statutes Related to Syringe Exchange Programs
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The Operating Guidelines for Organized Community-based Safer Injection Support Programs resource is being updated to incorporate new legislation. This resource will be published on this site as soon as it's available.