A sister organization to NewsLanc sponsors syringe exchanges in four Central Pennsylvania cities. Below is the July report for Lancaster. Melinda Zipp is the Director.
For years Lancaster Harm Reduction Project has prevented the spread of disease, helped place addicts in treatment, and encouraged the use of Narcan that has led to the savings of many lives.
The workers are moderately paid yet totally dedicated to helping their clients to return to families and jobs. Harm reduction workers serve, not exploit, their community.
The foundation is privately funded by the Field family. Not a cent comes from the government.
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Client Statistics: |
June 1 to June 9 |
June 10 to June 16 |
June 17 to June 23 |
June 24 to June 30 |
2017 Monthly Total |
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SUPPORT SERVICES: |
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No. of Harm Reduction Bags Distributed |
51 |
83 |
94 |
103 |
331 |
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Total # of Syringes Distributed (including bulk supplies) |
510 |
1230 |
1,840 |
1,830 |
5410 |
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Total # of Bulk Supplies Distributed (# of syringes included in above count) |
0 |
4 |
9 |
8 |
21 |
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No. of Safe Sex Kits Distributed |
13 |
195 |
128 |
35 |
371 |
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Unmet Needs Referral Given |
0 |
15 |
11 |
9 |
35 |
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D&A Referrals Given (Inpatient & Outpatient) |
0 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
12 |
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Methadone & Suboxone Referrals Given |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Referrals Given for HIV/STD Testing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hep C Testing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hygiene Kit |
0 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
18 |
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Medical Kit |
0 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
12 |
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TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES RENDERED |
574 |
1547 |
2101 |
1993 |
6215 |
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| Harm Reduction Bags Currently Contain: 10 syringes, sterile water, cotton balls, alcohol pads, 1 cooker, male condom (female condoms by request) a tourniquet, Self Sufficiency Reference Guide and instructions on “Safe Needle Handling/Disposal”. triple antibiotic ointment, band aid and information on ARS. |
| Safe Sex Kits Currently Contain: 2 male condoms with instructions, 1 female condom with instructions and lubricant as available. |
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| Bulk Supplies Contain: Box of Syringes (100 count), sterile waters, cotton balls, box of alcohol pads, cookers, condoms, tourniquets, sharps container, instructions |
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