We know; it's a little strange if you've never been to a syringe exchange before. You're thinking, "Is this for real?" or "Is this a set-up?". "Are they gonna ask me a bunch of questions?" "Do I have to give my name?".
Well friends, let us reassure you that there's nothing to fear. We do not need any information from you. You simply show up and we do the rest. It's as easy as walking in and saying "Hi, I'm here for the syringe service". We will ask you if you prefer longs or shorts, and then we will proceed to get the supplies you need. That's it! If you're in a hurry, you can be in and out the door in 2 seconds! Or, if you'd like to hang out for a while and talk, that's fine too! We have cold water and other snacks available in the bus.
We provide intramuscular naloxone and intranasal Narcan, used to prevent opioid overdose and empower those who use it. It's simple to use and comes with a short training. Feel free to ask for as much as you need. There is no limit!
Please reach out to us with any of your concerns. You can email help@challengesinc.org, or text (864)-214-6181. We are on Facebook and Instagram as well.