Common Ground offers free, anonymous needle exchange for injection drug users at several locations in the community.
Our goal is to help you and others avoid infection from HIV and Hepatitis. We can also provide support – if you want – to deal with infections or other problems and to help you make healthier choices, including:
- Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
- Prescriptions to use in case of overdose (narcan/naloxone)
- Abscess treatment and prevention
- HIV testing and safer sex information
- Counseling and referrals to treatment and other services
Times and Locations:
Venice
Tuesdays: 7 pm - 9 pm
Robert Levine Clinic
905 Venice Blvd, Venice
(west of Lincoln, east of Oakwood)
Venice
Wednesday: 5 - 7 pm
Venice Family Clinic
604 Rose Avenue, Venice
(ask for Common Ground)
Inglewood
Tuesday and Thursday: 9-11 am
Inglewood Medical and Mental Health Services
4450 West Century Boulevard, Inglewood CA 90304
Call us at (310) 314-5480 to get the latest information about times and locations for Common Ground’s no-cost Needle Exchange.
*New mobile exchange hours, Tuesday through Friday 1 - 4 pm. Call us on the cell: (310) 993-2984.