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A Guide to Establishing Syringe Services Programs in Rural, At-Risk Areas

Description
Describes the basics of syringe services programs, identifies the need for them in at-risk rural communities, and provides guidance on considerations when establishing programs. Includes examples of syringe services programs in Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana, and North Carolina. Also covers information about syringe services-related regulations and laws in select locations.
Author(s)
Regina La Belle
Date
07/2017
Type
Document
Organization
Comer Family Foundation
Tagged as
Access · Clinics · Community and faith-based initiatives · Illicit drug use · Rural-urban differences · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Indiana · Kentucky · North Carolina · West Virginia