The Harm Reduction Program is housed within the Division of HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis and provides support to communities providing or considering providing, harm reduction and syringe service programming throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is harm reduction?
- What is a syringe service program?
- Do syringe service programs encourage injection drug use?
- What does a visit to a syringe exchange program look like?
- If someone goes to a syringe service program, will they be reported to the police or other law enforcement officials?
- What other services do syringe service programs provide?
- Why do syringe service programs give out more than just sterile syringes/needles?
- What is naloxone and do syringe service programs supply it to participants and loved ones?
- Can people using injectable medications (examples: insulin, B-12, hormones) use syringe service programs to obtain syringes, sharps disposal containers, and other supplies and associated services?
Contact
Erika L. Chapman, MPH, CPH, CHES, CHW
Harm Reduction Program Manager
317-234-3122
echapman@health.in.gov