Syringe Services Programs – A Critical Public Health Intervention

These are the slides from a webinar by several federal organizations, including the CDC, HRSA, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, that discuss the importance of syringe service programs (SSP) as a public health intervention to address the opioid crisis. An overview of evidence, funding, and examples of comprehensive SSPs are provided. 

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Syringe service program / Needle exchange