Syringe Safety in San Benito County

SYRINGE SAFETY

Used needles and other sharps are dangerous to people and pets if not disposed of safely because they can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions.

As of January 1, 2015, any pharmacy in the state may sell an unlimited number of syringes to adults ages 18 and older without a prescription. Adults may also purchase and possess an unlimited number of syringes for personal use without a prescription. Pharmacies are not required to sell syringes without a prescription, and many pharmacies are still learning about this change in law. 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,

ADAP Pharmacy Locator

Nearby Syringe Exchanges

Although San Benito County does not currently have a syringe exchange program there are several locations in the surrounding counties, see below.

Santa Clara County

https://publichealth.sccgov.org/services/needle-exchange-program

(408) 792-5529

One-for-One syringe exchange (new needles in exchange for used needles)
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing at most Needle Exchange sites
Substance use and detox referrals
Mental health referrals
Safer sex supplies
Hygiene kits

Monday

1:30 pm – 3:00 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

Thursday

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Valley Health Center, 2101 Alexian Drive, San Jose

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Valley Health Center, 660 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale

Friday

9:00 am – 10:00 am
90 Highland Ave, San Martin

10:15am – 11:15am
7475 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy

1:30pm – 3:00pm
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

Wednesday/Thursday 4 pm - 6 pm

Fridays 10 am - 1 pm
Please use north entrance of Building F

1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite D
Watsonville, CA. 95076

Hours of Operation:

Mondays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Please use Crestview Dr. side entrance of building D and ring the bell