Safe Syringe Access and Support

08/12/2026

Weather Closure

Due to potential severe weather conditions, Safe Syringe will be closed today.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our staff and community members.

If you need services today, Damien Center will be operating normally at 26 N Arsenal from 2pm to 6pm.

Please stay safe and take care of yourself.

Thank you for your understanding.

08/04/2026

🎨 Join us for a Rock Painting Event! 🎨

Create. Connect. Care. Together we save lives. ❤️

We are hosting a community rock painting event focused on overdose awareness and prevention. Come express yourself, connect with neighbors, and help spread messages of hope and support. Every message matters, and you are not alone!

Here are the details:

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Cottage Corner
🍿 Snacks & Drinks: Provided for free!
💉 Vaccines: Available on-site.

💜 No judgment. Just support. We look out for each other. Come make a difference, paint a message of hope, and help us show our community that recovery, support, and connection are possible.See you there! 👇 Check out the flyer below for more details.

07/15/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝

We are incredibly proud to see our former Program Director, current Program Director, and our wonderful community partner from the Damien Center taking the stage together at the NACCHO 360 conference.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By sharing our insights, data, and strategies on a national stage, we continue to strengthen the network of care and advocacy for our community.

Thank you to this incredible team for representing our mission and leading the charge toward a healthier future for all.

07/06/2026

In collaboration with the Damien Center, Step Up, and Overdose Lifeline, MCPHD will host the next "Be a Good Neighbor" event this Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Garfield Park Library. At the event, we will distribute and promote the use of overdose prevention materials and community resources, distribute food provided by the City of Indianapolis' Office of Public Health & Safety, and clean up the street.

07/02/2026

🎆 Holiday Closure Notice 🎆

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday weekend.

Make sure to come and see us at Cottage Corner (1434 Shelby St) tomorrow from 9:30am to 4:30pm or the Damien Center (26 N Arsenal) from Noon to 4pm

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing holiday!

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

06/24/2026

For the last 17 years, the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic has been showing up for uninsured and underserved eastsiders.

Dr. Anna Pendrey, an associate medical director, said some people carry a real hesitancy around medical care due to systematic barriers and generational mistrust of medicine.

The free clinic wants people to feel safe walking through the door, which is why you’ll find them referring to their patients as neighbors, intentionally.

"It is very important that this is a safe space for our neighbors," Pendrey said.

The clinic handles infections, women's health, lab work, mental health and even has an on-site pharmacy. They also help connect people to jobs and legal services.

Walk-ins are welcome Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3125 E. 10th St.

The clinic is first come, first served.

06/24/2026

Come see us Friday & get tested while you're there!

Coming up this Friday is National HIV Testing Day. We are partnering with Walgreens that day to provide free on-site HIV and Hep C testing, as well as give out free at-home HIV testing kits, at two Walgreens locations – 1530 N. Meridian Street and 3003 Kessler Boulevard North – from noon to 7 p.m. In addition, HIV Testing Day events will be held at Brookside Community Church and Indiana Discount Mall.

Join us and spread the word! For more information, please call 317-221-4618.

06/17/2026

In an abundance of caution, our team has made the decision to CLOSE on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 for the safety of both our participants and staff. If you are in need of services, please see our friends at the Damien Center from 2PM to 6PM at 26 N. Arsenal Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201.

06/16/2026

Happy Tuesday! There is a major storm system that is supposed to go through the area tomorrow during our exchange hours. If the lightening gets bad we will have to head out so make sure you come today to Cottage Corner or come early (we start at 1pm) tomorrow. Also, keep in mind that we will be closed this coming Friday in observance of Juneteenth!