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Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program

Every Wednesday 10 AM - 3 PM

429 Frankfort Street, Brooksville, KY 41004

Direct: 606-735-9026

Main: 606-735-2157

Call for your appointment today. Walk ins are welcome.


BCHD‘s Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program (HRSEP) has been modeled after successful programs throughout the country. This program is for anyone who uses injection drugs. 


Syringe Exchange Programs:

  • Reduces the spread of communicable diseases like Hepatitis C and HIV in people who inject drugs.
  • Exchanges sterile syringes and needles for contaminated equipment, and properly disposes of contaminated equipment. 
  • Provides access to other health services, such as drug treatment, along with education, counseling and enrollment in health care coverage. 
  • Are free and completely anonymous


Services offered at BCHD:

  • Sterile syringes in exchange of used syringes
  • Rapid Hepatitis C and HIV testing 
  • Wound care supplies
  • Health Education
  • Referrals for those who request health services or treatment services 
  • Free Narcan with training


Resources

ODMap Training


QRT Virtual Training


KY Syringe Services Program Locations and Hours by County


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Boil Water Advisory

Boil water advisory had been issued until further notice in the following areas:

406 Augusta Chatham Rd down to Augusta

From Hargett's Lane down Dutch Ridge Rd

All of Augusta Minerva Rd

All of Old Dover Rd

2225 Mary Ingles Hwy to 4960 Mary Ingles Hwy

Please call 606-735-2157 for any questions. 

We will update this pop up when the danger has passed.