Brandywine Counseling and Community Services and The Division of Public Health are proud to partner and offer disease prevention equipment services throughout Delaware. BCCS’ SSP Program serves those caught in the cycle of addiction, helping them avoid sharing needles. The program protects users and their loved ones from contracting HIV, Hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases, and meets clients without judgment to helps them explore available options for lessening their exposure to disease.

Through coordinated outreach efforts, the SSP Program provides an unyielding risk mitigation and disease prevention program through access to sterile equipment. The program also provides a connection to substance abuse and mental health treatment.

BCCS provides the SSP Program through mobile outreach at sites throughout Delaware.

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?

• Disease Prevention Equipment Exchange
• HIV Testing, Counseling, and Referral
• HCV/Syphilis/STI Testing
• Drug Treatment Referral
• Wound Care Kits
• Street Outreach & Education
• Narcan Rescue Kits
• Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Medetomodine Testing Strips
• Disease Prevention Equipment Delivery

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

You Must Be:

• At least 14 years of age, and
• A Delaware resident.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Check the calendar for the most convenient SSP location. SSP services are provided Monday – Friday and locations are available statewide.
• SSP is a needs-based program. Disease prevention equipment is distributed in the amount that are needed until your next exchange.
• Bring old equipment in a rigid, puncture-proof sharps container. If you don’t have one, use an empty, plastic container (like a soda bottle)

WHAT IF I CAN’T GET TO AN SSP LOCATION?

SSP delivery is available statewide. If you are disabled or unable to get to one of our SSP locations, you may be eligible for SSP delivery. We can provide all disease and overdose prevention materials including naloxone, fentanyl testing strips, wound care, condoms, etc.

• In New Castle County, call or text 302-358-6962 for more information
• In Kent and Sussex Counties, call or text 302-588-0452 for additional information

SSP services are also available Monday – Friday at the Lancaster Avenue Drop In Center, the BCCS Hopes & Dreams Drop In Center, and the BCCS Milford Drop In Center when the Drop In Centers are open.

QUESTIONS?

For general questions about SSP, please use the contact form. For immediate inquiries, please call 302-588-0452.