CarePoint: Syringe Services Program
The goal of CarePoint is to play a role in reducing the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne infections associated with the sharing of drug injection equipment. CarePoint provides a one-to-one syringe exchange program and linkage to addiction services.
- Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday10:00am - 1:00pm
- Wednesday10:00am - 1:00pm
Why does our community have a Syringe Services Program?
The goal of CarePoint is to play a role in reducing the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne infections associated with the sharing of drug injection equipment
What does a Syringe Services Program do?
CarePoint consists of various services to help those who inject drugs reduce the chances they will do additional harm to themselves and others. The program includes:
- The exchange of used syringes for clean ones
- Referrals for substance abuse treatment, as well as other health and social services
- Condom distribution to prevent the spread of HIV and other STDs
- Assistance with Medicaid sign-up
- Free HIV testing and education
- Free pregnancy testing
- Free Hepatitis C testing
- Wound care
- Provide information on gambling addiction
How does it work?
Participants visit one of our locations (listed below). They complete a one-time confidential questionnaire and are given a unique identification number. Then trained, professional staff offer various services, including a one-to-one exchange of used syringes for clean ones. This program is intended to develop trust and rapport with those exchanging needles in order to encourage them to also take advantage of the other services being offered.
Locations
- Vogel Health Center, 6175 W. Third St., Dayton, OH on Tuesdays from Noon - 5:00 pm & Fridays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
- Carepoint Mobile Unit will be located on Dover Street near the East End Community Services every Wednesday from 10am – 1pm
- CarePoint Mobile Unit on Willard Street behind the old DayMont Behavioral Health Building Monday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Why is it being done?
It can be a first step to helping the individual injecting drugs reduce the risk of causing themselves and others additional harm. The program also helps those who want to get into drug treatment programs to get the help they need.
Our community benefits in many ways. The program helps reduce the sharing of needles and other supplies that can spread diseases in our area. Screenings for communicable diseases can increase and early treatment can result in improved outcome for the patient and reduce medical costs for the community. Other services include helping the individual sign up for Medicaid and the sharing of information about various health issues.
Who is supporting this program?
There are many groups and organizations that are working together on this program. They include local law enforcement, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County, Life Enrichment Center, Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, Equitas Health, City of Dayton, East End Community Services and Montgomery County.
Background:
Research shows that Syringe Services Programs:
- Help link addicts to drug treatment programs and HIV prevention services
- Help prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other diseases
- Reduce the number of improperly discarded syringes
- Do not lead to increased drug use
- Do not lead to increased crime
Naloxone Distribution
Public Health's Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Distribution Program:
Provides opioid overdose prevention education and distribution of home overdose reversal kits containing Narcan Nasal Spray (Naloxone) to individuals who complete an established training and who are at-risk for opioid overdose or are family members, friends or other persons who are in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose according to established program criteria.
Listing of Ohio pharmacies selling Naloxone
NOTE: Please call the pharmacy to determine if they have the product in stock.
Training for Overdose Responders
All persons interested in receiving a CarePoint Naloxone Kit can attend a training class on the days of at operation Life Enrichment Center – every Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Vogel Health Center - every Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Training will include the following topics:
- Discussion on risk factors, such as lowered tolerance, mixing drugs, and comorbidities (e.g. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
- Signs of overdose (e.g. Slow and shallow breathing).
- How to call 9-1-1 and briefly, House Bill 110, the Good Samaritan Law.
- How to use Narcan Nasal Spray to include side effects.
- Administering Narcan Nasal Spray to include repeat administration in 2-3 minutes if no response to 1st administration.
- Follow-up, placing in recovery position and staying with recipient until help arrives.
- Narcan Nasal Spray kit, storage and expiration.
- Refill procedure.
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