Franklin County's Only Sanctioned Syringe Exchange

We serve a limited number of people each day. Based on demand, the Safe Point team will cut the line 30 minutes before closing to make sure we can help everyone.

TUE

4 – 8 PM

If you are being seen for the first time,
please get here no later than 7 PM.

WED

4 – 8 PM

If you are being seen for the first time,
please get here no later than 7 PM.

Sat

9 AM – 1 PM

If you are being seen for the first time,
please get here no later than 12 PM.

We are located in the heart of the Franklinton neighborhood on the #10 COTA bus route.

1267 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43222

From Broad St.:

  1. Turn onto W. Park Ave.,
  2. Turn right onto the alley (W. Capital St.), and
  3. Park on the gravel.

To use COTA’s Trip Planner to get to Safe Point, click  here.

Broadband Providers

Safe Point at Equitas Health King-Lincoln

TUE | 12 – 2 PM

Equitas Health King-Lincoln
140 Hamilton Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203

One Stop Health Box

The One Stop Health Box dispenses free pregnancy tests, condoms, fentanyl testing strips, and naloxone. The One Stop Health Box is on the first floor of the King-Lincoln Community Health Center & Pharmacy by the elevators. Please click below to get started. After you sign up, you get an 8-number code and can access:

  • Condoms once/week
  • Fentanyl test strips once/week
  • Narcan once/month
  • Pregnancy tests once/month
Sign up to use the One Stop Health Box

MOBILE SERVICE LOCATIONS & HOURS

Good news! Our new MOVe Harm Reduction Unit is coming to neighborhoods on the South Side and the Hilltop.

You can get all of our services on the mobile unit at these locations:

1st THU | 12 – 2 PM
PrimaryOne Health
2300 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

3rd THU | 10 AM – 12 PM
Community Medical Services
1151 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43206

3rd THU | 6 – 8 PM
LSS Health Center
245 N. Grant Ave.
Columbus, 43215

2nd FRI | 10 AM – 12 PM
PrimaryOne Health
946 Parsons Ave.*
Columbus, OH 43207

*If you do not see the mobile unit at this location, it will be at 1905 Parsons Ave

Last FRI | 12 – 2 PM
A Cut Above The Rest Barber Shop
346 N. 20th St.
Columbus, OH 43203

Mobile services limited to the first 30 people.

Mobile services limited to the first 30 people.

Order A Free Naloxone Kit

Safe Point is offering free naloxone (Narcan) kits by mail to all residents of Franklin county. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Request a Free Naloxone Kit
Who can place an order?

At this time, our mail order kits are available to residents of Franklin county. We also distribute free naloxone during our walk-in program hours to anyone who needs it.

How often can I place an order?

Narcan/naloxone is in limited supply, which may impact its availability. Please allow 7-10 business days for shipping.

Where can I find information about naloxone and overdose prevention?

Watch the Project DAWN overdose training video  here . You can find more information about overdose prevention and response on the Harm Reduction Coalition’s  website .

About Safe Point

Safe Point is a syringe exchange program | You get one new syringe for each used syringe you return to us. You can also get 10 new syringes each visit without bringing in used syringes.

Safe Point runs on a first-come, first-served basis | We can serve up to 60 people each day. After we serve 60 people, we offer our emergency kit visits. We also offer emergency kit visits during the last 15 minutes of our hours.

Safe Point Services What to expect on your first visit Future Visits FAQ’s

Safe Point Services

  • Syringe exchange & safer injection use education
  • Safer smoking and snorting supplies
  • Free NARCAN & fentanyl testing strips
  • HIV/STI/Hepatitis-C testing & prevention
  • Syringes and supplies for the trans community
  • Linkage to medical care
  • Drug intervention treatment referrals & counseling


What to expect on your first visit

You will receive 120 syringes. You can also exchange each used syringe that you bring in for a new syringe.

  • For example, if you bring in 10 used syringes on your first visit, you will get 130 new syringes.
  • 120 for first visit +10 for exchange= 130 new syringes
  • You will complete a full visit and risk assessment with one of our staff members.


Future Visits

You can exchange each used syringe that you bring in for a new syringe. You also get 30 new syringes just for showing up!

  • For example, If you bring in 50 used syringes on your second visit, you will get 80 new syringes.
  • 50 for exchange + 30 for showing up = 80 new syringe
  • Your monthly maximum is 320 total new syringes!
  • If you bring in more syringes than you have left in a month, we will “bank” your extra syringes for use in future months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do services cost?
All Safe Point services are free.

Do I need an appointment?
You do not need an appointment or a referral to use Safe Point services. Since we only see 60 people on each day we are open, please be here early.

Do I have to give Safe Point my name to use these services?
No, you do not have to give your name to use Safe Point services. You can be anonymous.

Support our services

Donate

Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to assist with outreach and education. If you come from a drug-using community, we consider your experience extremely valuable and will not discriminate against you because of current or past drug use.

Packer

While a Safe Point staff member is completing a visit in Quick Exchange, packers put the relevant materials and supplies together for clients. 

What you will do: 

  • Record amount and types of supplies given out. 
  • Collect specific materials to gove to participants after the interview. 
  • Let staff know when materials are running low. 
  • Restock supplies.  

Greeter/Navigator

Greeters and navigators welcome clients and track the order in which they arrive. After a client has received services, they let staff and other volunteers know who is next.

What you will do: 

  • Create a welcoming environment. 
  • Interact with clients. 
  • Hand out necessary forms and paperwork. 
  • Make sure clients get to their next service provider: testing counselor, AOD counselor, pharmacy, medical provider.

Please email us at volunteer@equitashealth.com to learn how you can help.