Walk-In Hours
| Day | Walk-In Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
No appointment needed. Call 406-751-8256 with any questions.
Syringe Services Program
Our Syringe Services Program (SSP) is a community-based harm reduction program that provides a range of services, including access to and disposal of syringes, wound care supplies, overdose prevention education, linkage to substance use disorder treatment, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and linkage to care and treatment for infectious diseases.
The SSP protects the public and first responders by making it possible to safely dispose of used needles and syringes. Providing testing, counseling, and sterile injection supplies can reduce the transmission of blood-borne diseases.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 years of research show that comprehensive SSPs are safe, effective, and cost-saving. They do not increase illegal drug use or crime, and they play an important role in reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other infections.
Learn more about Syringe Services Programs on the CDC website (opens in a new tab).
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
In addition to STI testing in the Family Planning Clinic, we also test for communicable blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Certain methods of drug use put people at higher risk of contracting these infections, so regular testing is essential to catch new infections and begin treatment early.
Our rapid HIV test gives preliminary results in about 1 minute, and our rapid Hepatitis C test takes about 20 minutes. If a result is positive, a second confirmatory test is recommended. We also provide Hepatitis C treatment in our clinic, which saves you from making an appointment at a different location.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose; it is called an opioid antagonist. It can be used in emergencies when a person is experiencing an overdose from opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, or codeine.
Naloxone can be given in several ways, including injection into the muscle or a spray into the nose. The most common form in use today is Narcan, a nasal spray.
Narcan Training
Anyone can be trained to use Narcan in a potential overdose situation. If you are interested in having your business or organization trained in the proper administration of Narcan, you can schedule a training through our upcoming events page.
Schedule a Narcan training on our upcoming events page.
Kevend, the Harm Reduction Vending Machine
Sexual health, harm reduction, and snacks should be accessible to everyone. Kevend, our harm reduction vending machine, lives on the 2nd floor of the Health Department, just to the left of the stairs and elevator.
Not everything requires a visit, and talking to someone in our office can feel intimidating. We stock Kevend with useful, essential items to help keep you safe. You can always expect condoms, emergency contraceptives, pregnancy tests, and snacks — and a lot of it is free.
