Syringe Services Program (SSP) Operational Changes During the COVID-19 Global Outbreak

This is an academic paper that provides commentary an overview of operational changes for 82 syringe service programs SSP) across the United States as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Most SSPs remained open (85%) but services were disrupted as some offered less services and others had moved to mobile outreach. 

Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
COVID / Coronavirus related
Syringe service program / Needle exchange
Citation

Bartholomew, T.S., Nakamura, N., Metsch, L.R., Tookes, H.E. (2020). Syringe services program (SSP) operational changes during the COVID-19 global outbreak. International Journal of Drug Policy, 83, 102821.