Access: Drug User Health Program

As one of several state-sanctioned and state-funded syringe exchange programs in Massachusetts, AIDS Action’s Access: Drug User Health Program distributes and exchanges syringes to people who inject drugs (PWID). Access: Drug User Health Program is one of the state’s pilot sites for the distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray provided to IDUs and their network of supportive family and friends to reverse potentially fatal overdoses.

As of January 2021 the Access program has expanded to offer additional services. In addition to needle exchange, harm reduction supplies, and Narcan we are conducting HIV/HCV/STI testing again. AND there is a now a weekly medical clinic, as well as walk-in behavioral health services.

The program also operates a drop-in center where members can access:

  • Risk reduction supplies, such as crack kits, safer injection supplies, and condoms.
  • Periodic risk reduction counseling—both group and individual services.
  • Information and referrals to medical, substance use, and other social service providers.

Are you interested in a Narcan training for your organization?

Please send an email to [email protected] detailing the name of your organization, how many people the training is for, and 3 possible days and times that you would like to have the training. please note due to COVID-19 all trainings are currently being conducted via Zoom

Publications

Cambridge

359 Green Street,
Cambridge, MA 02139

857.313.6800

[email protected]

 

Hours of Operation


Exchange Hours

  • Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 9 am-12 pm, 1 pm-4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am-12 pm

 

HIV/HCV/STI Testing
Offered both at the exchange and on outreach.
You can schedule a test by calling 857.313.6800 or walk in during exchange hours.

 

Outreach
Andrew and Alewife Stations, Egleston, Jackson, Porter and Davis Squares, and Malden. Call or text 617.470.0994 with any questions or to find out where our outreach team is today.

 

Medical Clinic
Come see Dr. Fleming for wound care, HIV/HCV/STI treatment, MAT services and more, or meet with our Public Health Nursing Team

  • Dr. Fleming: Wednesdays and Fridays 9 am-12:00 pm
  • Nursing: Every day, during our walk-in exchange hours

 

Behavioral Health
Come to the exchange to talk with a Behavioral Health Clinician by appointment or walk-ins. Walk-ins available Wednesdays (9am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm), Thursdays (9am – 12pm) and Fridays (9am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm).