Clean Syringe Program
Orlando VA Clean Syringe Program includes respectful, non-judgmental, non-condemning, non-confrontational care that emphasizes personal responsibility and harm reduction. Our hope is that we will help prevent HIV and hepatits and ultimately encourage patients to get treatment for substance use disorders.
Our Clean Syringe Service Program includes:
- HIV, Hepatitis, STD and other infection testing
- Vaccinations to prevent infection
- Naloxone prescription to prevent overdose
- Condom prescriptions
- Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV
- Link Veterans to Social Work: Contact our ID Social Worker at
- Education:
- Details on how reusing or sharing needles or equipment can lead to infection
- Clean injection technique
- Safe Infection Practices Brochure
- Harm Reduction Materials such as syringes, alcohol pads, cotton balls, band aids, condoms, sharps container, fentanyl test strips, vitamin C tablets, and Narcan nasal spray for overdose