Outreach Programs | LIVE4LALI - Syringe Exchange Program - Mobile Outreach
Mobile outreach vehicle where people can exchange used needles for sterile needles to reduce transmission. Also offers peer support meetings, education, and treatment navigation. "Look for the big purple truck!" For those in need of safe supplies (including needle and syringe exchange), please do the following: 1. Text or call 224-297-4393 2. Tell current location, including address (or the name of a building/store/service nearest) city and zip code, and the types of supplies needed 3. At that time, an outreach team member will attempt to schedule a phone or web call for harm reduction education and counseling. NOTE: This step is not mandatory to receive supplies. 4. An outreach team member will put together a supply request using gloves and other safety precautions. 5. A member of the team will coordinate a drop off, leaving the bag of supplies at the requested location. They will text when the supplies are delivered.**
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
05/03/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
3255 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Hours
Service Hours Hours vary - call for more details
Website
Application process
Call or visit website for services - outreach team will come to client's location Documents Required - None
Eligibility
Open to all
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
LIVE4LALI
Works to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize the overall health, legal and social harms associated with substance use.