Harm Reduction and Syringe Services Programs (SSPs)
Harm Reduction and Syringe Services Programs (SSPs)
Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) provide comprehensive harm reduction services including providing free sterile needles, syringes, and other injection equipment; safe disposal containers; HIV and viral hepatitis testing and linkage to treatment; overdose prevention and education; referrals to substance use disorder treatment, medical providers, and social services; and HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis prevention education.
The map below shows the counties and agencies where SSPs are located in Tennessee.
The table below provides contact and location information for each agency approved to operate an SSP in Tennessee. For more information, email ssp.health@tn.gov.
Tennessee Syringe Services Program (SSP) Locations
| Agency | Type of Site | Contact Information | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Betor Way | Mobile | 1571 Sycamore View Road Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 281-6468 | Fri: 6PM-9PM |
| Cempa Community Care | Fixed | 1042 E 3rd St Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 226-2392 | Mon/Wed/Thu: 8AM–5PM Tue: 8AM–6PM Fri: 8AM–12:30PM |
| Cempa Community Care | Fixed | 615 N State of Franklin St Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 930-8337 ext 117 | Mon–Fri: 8:30AM–4:30 PM *Closed 11:45-12:45 daily for lunch |
| Choice Health Network | Mobile | 1925 Ailor Ave Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 208-7356 | Call ahead to make an appointment |
| Choice Health Network | Mobile | 2165 Cosby Highway Newport, TN 37821 (865) 208-7356 | Tue: 1PM-3PM |
| Memphis Area Prevention Coalition (MAPC) | Mobile | 28 N Claybrook St Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 417-1982 | Wed: 1PM–3PM |
| Memphis Area Prevention Coalition (MAPC) | Mobile | 3628 Summer Ave Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 417-1982 | Wed: 6:30PM-8:30PM |
| Street Works | Mobile | 907 Gallatin Pike Madison, TN 37215 (615) 779-4840 | Mon–Fri: 9:00AM–5:00PM |
| Street Works | Mobile | 101 Old Trail Court Nashville, TN 37207 (615) 779-4840 | Call ahead for services |
*SSP operating hours may be affected by COVID-19 response efforts. Contact agency for more information.