Tacoma Needle Exchange

Dave Purchase Project | Tacoma, WA

AKA: The Needle Exchange, TNE

Overview

Our syringe exchange services began in 1988. Our founder, Dave Purchase, decided that he was going to help our community address the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic by providing new injection supplies to drug users, with the understanding that when a person uses a new syringe and injection supplies, they minimize the risks of contracting blood borne viruses associated with drug use. Additionally, Dave found that by providing these services to community members, he was able to build a level of trust, which allowed him to engage in deeper conversations with participants about their drug use, sex practices, and other issues.
We continue today to provide services using Dave’s model, asking that our participants do their best to bring their used injection supplies to the exchange sites to receive new ones.

Services

Case Management/Coordinated Care
Community Trainings/Education
Delivery Services
Drug Checking
Fentanyl Test Strips/Education
Hepatitis C Testing/Education
HIV testing/Education
LGBTQ Services
MAT Education/Referrals
Naloxone Distribution/Overdose Ed.
Plan B, Pregnancy Tests
Safe Sex Items
Safer Smoking Supplies
Syringe Services
Wound Care Services

Contact

3716 Pacific Ave
Suite F
Tacoma, WA 98418

(253) 381-5229
(253) 334-9576

stephanie@nasen.org
paul@nasen.org

https://www.tacomaneedleexchange.org
https://www.facebook.com/TacomaNeedleExchange/
https://www.instagram.com/tacomaneedleexchange

Hours

Our schedule is subject to change, please check back as we do our part to keep participants and staff safe during this time.

Mobile Site:

Visit our van every Wednesday afternoon in the back parking lot of First United Methodist Church of Tacoma.

621 Tacoma Ave S

Wednesdays: 2pm to 4pm

Fixed Site:

3716 Pacific Ave, Suite F Tacoma, WA 98418

This location offers HRT and Boofing Kits!

Tuesday: 11am to 3pm

Wednesday: 10am to 1pm

Thursday: 11am to 3pm

Friday: 12pm to 6pm

Open First Saturday of Every Month 4pm to 8pm

Please call Mondays for deliveries by 10am for a delivery in Pierce County (253) 381-5229

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