1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV.
1 in 7 of them don’t know they have it.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

FREE Syringe Exchange and Safe Disposal Location


"I think that the exchange probably saved my life, and at the very least definitely saved me from getting hepatitis C or worse. I had access to condoms which I wouldn't have been able to buy otherwise. I was always treated like a human being when I came in there and everyone cared, and I mean truly cared. I think [syringe service programs are] necessary to keep the spread of diseases down along with keeping used needles off the streets and sidewalks. I always returned them. I even collected some of my peers' syringes if i saw them disposing of them improperly."

- Syringe Services Program Participant


Syringe Services Programs can help stop the spread of HIV, viral hepatitis, and other blood-borne infections.


WNCAP operates two fixed site syringe services programs. One in Asheville, NC and one in Franklin, NC. We also operate a mobile unit that operates in several far western North Carolina counties. These programs help decrease the rate of new cases of blood-borne infections, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and  endocarditis by replacing un-sterile syringes with sterile ones. WNCAP’s syringe services programs are free and confidential provided without judgement.

Anyone may access safer injection/smoking supplies along with opioid overdose reversal kits and harm reduction eduction education by visiting the WNCAP office at 554 Fairview Road in Asheville (Buncombe County)9am-5pm Monday through Friday or 3257 Georgia Road in Franklin (Macon County), 9am-6pm Monday through Friday. For more information about services or the location of the mobile unit please call (828)775-4873.

 


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Important Contact Info

WNCAP Main Office:
(828) 252-7489

WNCAP Main Email:
info@wncap.org

National HIV/AIDS Hotline:
(800) 232-4636

National HIV/AIDS Email:
cdcinfo@cdc.gov

The Centers for Disease Control​ and Prevention state that syringe access programs are effective in bringing down new cases of HIV and viral Hepatitis. They have become increasingly important in reducing and reversing overdoses in our communities. Not only are syringe access programs effective as components of comprehensive harm reduction strategies, they offer opportunities to better one’s health outcomes, and to provide linkage to testing, care, and recovery options. They help to reduce the stigma associated with substance use and elevate the public health of the community overall.


Due to the rising tide of the opioid epidemic, which is particularly severe in Western North Carolina, demand for syringe access programs runs very high. We, with other organizations in the community work everyday to meet these needs.


Prevention Education

WNCAP offers innovative age appropriate education programs and HIV/AIDS education materials for schools, worksites & community groups