Needle Exchange Program
Our Services
Phone: (408) 792-5529 / e-mail: [email protected]
- Syringe exchange (new needles in exchange for used needles)
- STD, HIV and Hepatitis C Testing at most Needle Exchange sites
- Referrals: Mental health, detox, substance use and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention
- Opioid overdose prevention (naloxone kits and training)
- Kits available for safer smoking, safer sex and general hygiene
- Fentanyl test strips
Needle Exchange Hours and Locations
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are limiting Needle Exchange Services to the locations and hours listed below until further notice.
Monday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Knox Avenue site: Story Road and Knox Avenue (one block west from King Road) in San Jose
Tuesday
1:00pm- 3:00pm
2nd St and 280 Site: Under the 280 overpass in San Jose (between S 1st and 2nd St)
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Crane Center site: 976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose (parking lot on the southwest side of the building)
Friday
9:30am – 11:30am
Valley Health Center site 7475 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Little Orchard site: Little Orchard St. in San Jose (midway between Curtner and San Jose Avenue)
No Exchange Services: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and County holidays
Frequently Asked About Health Resources
Valley Homeless Clinic at Alexian
Walk-in psychiatric and health care clinic for homeless individuals, call for hours and location.
(408) 272-6050
Homefirst Shelter Clinic (Formerly EHC)
Walk-in health care clinic for homeless individuals, call for hours and location.
(408) 510-7543
Mobile Medical Unit
Walk-in health care clinic for homeless individuals, call for location near you.
(408) 690-6180
Mobile Dental Unit
Routine and emergency dental care, call for a location near you.
(408) 568-9446
Use the Naloxone Finder to locate where you can get Naloxone for free.
The NEX Program has been approved by the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, as permitted by HS code 11364.7
Crane Center, The
976 Lenzen Avenue
Suite 1800
San Jose, CA 95126
United States