County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Health
Syringe Exchange
Program (SEP)
The sharing of used and contaminated
needles and syringes is a major
mode of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other
blood-born diseases among injection users. As part of a
comprehensive effort to reduce the
transmission of blood-borne diseases, the LAC Syringe
Exchange Program provides participants access to sterile
syringes, health services, and linkages to counseling, drug
treatment and other harm-reduction services.
Needle Exchange Programs:
- Provide participants access to health, counseling,
and drug treatment services
- Reduce the spread of blood-borne diseases such as
HIV and Hepatitis C among IDUs and the community
- Reduce the sharing and reuse of contaminated
syringes and needles
- Reduce the total health costs associated with HIV
and/or Hepatitis treatments
- Provide a safe method for collecting and disposing
of used sharps
Locations and Hours of Operation:
For a detailed listing of syringe exchange services
provided by the Los Angles County, click here:
SEP Schedule
or call 1-888-LANEX-85 to locate a syringe
exchange program closest to you.
Drug Treatment Resources:
If you would like information about alcohol or drugs related
problems and available treatment options in Los Angeles
County, please call
1-800-564-6600. A representative from the local
Community Assessment Service Center will help you find
the right treatment program.
Partnering
Agency:
The Los Angeles County Syringe Exchange Program
is proud to partner with the following agencies to provide
harm reduction services throughout the County:
