where are NSPs located?

There are over 200 Needle & Syringe Programs (NSPs) located throughout Victoria. Apart from primary NSPs (dedicated services), many programs (secondary NSPs) are located in places like community health services, hospitals and welfare agencies. All NSPs are free and most provide some level of confidentiality.

For information regarding the location of NSPs in your area, contact either:

DirectLine - ph: 1800 888 236 (24 hours, 7 days per week);
Anex (Association for Prevention and Harm Reduction Programs Australia) - ph: 9486 6399 or email: info@anex.org.au;
your local community health centre or service (see listing in Chapter 15, Quick Guide); or
any of the primary NSPs listed below.

Needles and syringes are also available for sale at many pharmacies throughout Victoria.

ACCESS TO NEEDLES AND SYRINGES AFTER 11 PM IS EXTREMELY LIMITED, SO MAKE SURE YOU STOCK UP DURING THE DAY.

For syringe disposal, call the Syringe Disposal Hotline at your nearest NSP, or the statewide disposal number at Turning Point: 1800 552 355.