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Injection Drug Use
People Who Inject Drugs
Anyone who has a history of injection drug use, even if it was only once years ago, may be at risk for hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases.
The Snohomish County Health Department offers a number of free services to help people who inject drugs (PWID) and their friends and families, including:
- Education and testing for hepatitis C (HCV)
- Harm reduction education
- Targeted counseling
- Overdose prevention information and resources
Sound Pathways Syringe Services Program
The Sound Pathways Syringe Services Program is a community-based, public health program that provides critical services ot people who inject drugs. This is a multifaceted program that serves many needs including:
- Community outreach
- Syringe exchange
- Clean injection supplies
- Naloxone training and distribution
- Safe syringe disposal
- Wound care and safer sex supplies
- HIV and Hepatitis C testing and referrals
- Detox treatment referrals
- Distribution of care kits for people experiencing homelessness
- Referrals to additional community resources
The Snohomish County Health Department's Viral Hepatitis Outreach Program staff participate in the syringe exchange to offer the following services:
- Free hepatitis C testing and harm reduction education
- Free HIV testing and harm reduction education
- Referrals to hepatitis C and HIV medical treatment
Please call the Viral Hepatitis Outreach Program at 425-339-8620 for more information.
Location
Sound Pathways Syringe Services Program provides both onsite services in Everett and outreach services throughout Snohomish County.
Onsite services at:
1625 E Marine View Drive, Suite 4
Everett, WA, 98201
Phone: 425-258-2977
Hours
Everett Marine View Drive hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.
Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Mobile outreach is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. For details on times and locations, please visit the Sounds Pathways Syringe Services Facebook page.
For information about opioids, prevention and outreach, visit Snohomish Overdose Prevention.
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Viral Hepatitis Prevention & Outreach
Phone: 425-339-8620Fax: 425-339-5253
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Sound Pathways Syringe Services Program
Physical Address
1625 E Marine View Drive
Suite 4
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-258-2977