Appendix VI: Syringe Access Resources in New York State

Updated September 2007

APPENDIX VI

SYRINGE ACCESS RESOURCES IN NEW YORK STATE

Possession of syringes in accordance with the Public Health Law is legal. Persons legally
possessing syringes are not subject to arrest or prosecution under the Penal Law.

A list of pharmacies and practitioners that have been certified by the NYSDOH to sell or
furnish new, sterile syringes through ESAP can be obtained at:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/harm_reduction/needles_syringes/esap/provdirect.htm

Providers are encouraged to photocopy and share these listings with patients to promote
risk reduction and the safe disposal of residential sharps. These listings are provided by
county and sorted in zip code order. Information about ESAP as well as guidelines for the
safe disposal of household sharps is available at:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/harm_reduction/needles_syringes/esap/providers.htm

To learn about:

Where to go to buy syringes in NYS
How to use a syringe exchange program
How and where you can dispose of syringes in NYS
How to get tested for HIV
How to protect yourself and others from HIV

Call the NYS HIV/AIDS Hotline at these numbers:

English 1-800-541-AIDS
Spanish 1-800-233-SIDA
Deaf/TDD 1-800-369-AIDS

Questions about the ESAP registration process should be directed to the New York State
Department of Health Bureau of Controlled substances at: (518) 402-0707. For other
program information, please contact the AIDS Institute at: (212) 417-4770. Questions or
comments may also be made via e-mail to: ESAP@health.state.ny.us