Plumas County Public Health Agency launched its syringe access and disposal program in June, 2018. The program is completely anonymous, and everyone is welcome.
In addition to dispensing syringes, the program offers injection supplies, first aid supplies, safer injection information, overdose prevention education, HIV and Hep C testing and counseling, naloxone/Narcan distribution, and referrals to local treatment options.
Home based services can be scheduled for people unable to access a regular locations. Please call or text (530) 927-8142
LOCATIONS AND TIMES
All syringes and other sharp items MUST be secured in a sharps container. If you do not have one, we will provide you with the appropriate container for free.
QUINCY
- Plumas County Public Health
270 County Hospital Rd. Ste 206
Quincy, CA 95971 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Quincy Wellness Center 455 Main St.
Quincy CA, 95971 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
PORTOLA
- Portola Resource Center PCIRC
165 Ridge St. Portola, CA 96122 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm - Portola Wellness Center 280 E. Sierra ave Portola, CA 96122 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
CHESTER
- Chester Wellness Center
372 Main St. Chester, CA 96020 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm