Syringe Services Program offered at Whatcom County Health Department on North State Street
Offers the confidential exchange of new, sterile syringes and clean injection equipment in exchange for contaminated syringes. Provides on-site STD, hepatitis C, and HIV testing. Nurses work with volunteers and staff from local treatment agencies to meet individuals where they are, providing access to counseling, testing, medical care, and referrals to substance use treatment or housing services. Operates a mobile clinic in Maple Falls. This mobile clinic provides syringe services every Monday (except holidays) at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls, WA) from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the parking lot.
Location
1500 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Voice
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Application process
Call.
Eligibility
Those ages 14 and older who do not have health insurance, a primary care physician, or have barriers to accessing health care.
Fee
None.
Languages
Spanish
Multi-lingual materials
Agency info
Whatcom County Health Department
To lead the community in promoting health and preventing disease by providing opportunities for the people in the community to thrive in a safe and healthy environment.