Harm Reduction | Needle Syringe Program
The Needle Syringe Program (NSP) is a public health measure aimed at reducing the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV, Hep B and Hep C among people who inject drugs (PWID).
Ballina Harm Reduction services include:
* Free access to a range of injecting equipment, information, support, referral;
* Fit packs available from Community Health Self Access cupboard Monday–Friday 8.30am–4.45pm
* 24 hour fit pack vending machine located near Ballina District Hospital ambulance bay with 1ml and 5 ml fit packs ($3 per pack)
* Access to sharps safe disposal bin
Hours: NSP Clinic hours subject to change. Secondary Cupboard: Monday to Friday 8.30am-4:45pm (closed when Primary Outlet open)
Contact: 0417 062 265 (Primary Outlet)
Location: Ballina Community Health, 50 Fox Street, Ballina NSW, 2478
Service Name and Location
For more information, including contact details, location, opening hours and available equipment, click on the relevant link below:
- Ballina Community Health – Needle Syringe Program
- Ballina District Hospital – Needle Syringe Program
- Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service – Vending Machine
- Byron Bay Community Health – Needle Syringe Program
- Casino and District Memorial Hospital Needle and Syringe Program
- Casino Community Health Needle and Syringe Program
- Goonellabah Child and Family Health Care – Needle and Syringe Program
- Grafton Community Health- Needle and Syringe Program
- Iluka Community Health – Needle and Syringe Program
- Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service – Vending Machine
- Lismore – Needle Syringe Program
- Lismore Community Health- Needle and Syringe Program
- Lismore Base Hospital – Emergency Department
- Lismore Sexual Health- Needle and Syringe Program
- Maclean Community Health- Needle and Syringe Program
- Murwillumbah Community Health – Needle and Syringe Program
- Murwillumbah District Hospital – Needle and Syringe Program
- Nimbin Community Health- Needle and Syringe Program
- Tweed Heads Community Health – Needle and Syringe Program
- Urbenville Community Health – Vending Machine Only