Safe Disposal Resources
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Safe Medication & Sharps Disposal
in San Benito County
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Nearby Harm Reduction Program
Formerly known as Needle exchange Program
Although San Benito County does not currently have a syringe exchange program there are several locations in the surrounding counties, see below.
The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS is encouraging pharmacies that participate in California’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to provide nonprescription syringe sale, and many have begun to offer the service.
To find locations near you click below,
Santa Clara County
https://publichealth.sccgov.org/services/needle-exchange-program
(408) 792-5529
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One-for-One syringe exchange (new needles in exchange for used needles)
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HIV and Hepatitis C Testing at most Needle Exchange sites
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Substance use and detox referrals
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Mental health referrals
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Safer sex supplies
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Hygiene kits
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Monday
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Knox Avenue site: Story Road & Knox Avenue, San Jose
Tuesday
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2nd Street & 280 site: Under the 280 overpass, San Jose
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Crane Center, 976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose
Wednesday -Drop-in Location
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Crane Center, 976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose
Friday
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Valley Health Center, 7475 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy
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2:00pm – 4:00pm
Little Orchard St, San Jose
Santa Cruz County
http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/SyringeServicesProgram.aspx
1060 Emeline Ave., Room 105
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
Hours of Operation:
Mondays 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesdays 5 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 4 pm - 6 pm
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Fridays 10 am - 1 pm
Please use north entrance of Building F
1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite B
Watsonville, CA. 95076
Hours of Operation:
Mondays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Please use entrance near the front of suite B