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, STIs, 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 | 4001 Rossville Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 226-2392 | Click here for hours of operation |
| Cempa Community Care | Fixed | 407 New Enlewood Rd Athens, TN 37303 (423) 781-6686 | Click here for hours of operation |
| Cempa Community Care | Fixed | 615 N State of Franklin St Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 930-8337 ext 117 | Tue: 1PM-3PM Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: By appointment only |
| Choice Health Network | Fixed | 1925 Ailor Ave Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 208-7356 | Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10AM-4PM *Appointment only |
| Choice Health Network | Mobile | 469 Roses Creek Rd Clairfield, TN 37715 (865) 208-7356 | 2nd Friday of each month: 11AM-1PM |
| Live Free Claiborne | Fixed | 1216 Cedar Fork Rd. Tazewell, TN 37879 423-526-5655 | Tue: 4PM-5:30PM |
| 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 |
| Partnership to End AIDS Status (PEAS) | Fixed | 6073 Mount Moriah Rd Suite 19 Memphis, TN 38115 (901) 315-3316 | Mon-Thurs: 9:00AM - 11:00PM Fri: 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Street Works | Fixed | 1326B Rosa L. Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37208 (615) 779-4840 | Mon–Fri: 9:00AM–5:00PM |
*SSP operating hours may be affected by COVID-19 response efforts. Contact agency for more information.