Safe Point is a harm reduction program that educates people about safer drug use and fights the spread of infectious disease.
Visit the Safe Point WebsiteSafe Point provides HIV/STI testing, prevention, health navigation, and support, and is a partnership between Equitas Health and Columbus Public Health. Participants have access to the following services:
Safe Point
1267 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43222
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Free and on a first come, first served basis.
(614) 460-1406
Only the first 60 clients who arrive each day will be served. Some services may not be available at every session. Please contact us to confirm specifics.
| MON | Closed |
| TUE | 4– 8 PM (Line cut at 7:30 PM, If you are not in line by that time, you will not be seen.). |
| WED | 4 – 8 PM (Line cut at 7:30 PM, If you are not in line by that time, you will not be seen.). |
| THU | Closed |
| FRI | Closed |
| SAT | 9 AM– 1 PM (Line cut at 12:30 PM, If you are not in line by that time, you will not be seen.). |
| SUN | Closed |
The following COTA bus lines service Safe Point at 1267 W. Broad St.: 9, 10, 12. Stops for these lines are as close as close as 100 feet. Visit ride.cota.com to plan your bus trip to this location.
Learn all about Safe Points’s programs, services, and events at http://www.safepointohio.org.
Safe Point is a legal program operated by Equitas Health with support from Columbus Public Health.
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Our Safe Point Services
Learn about our syringe exchange and overdose prevention services for people who use injection drugs.
Learn More about Harm ReductionVisit Safe Point for access to new syringes, disposal of used syringes, and safer injection use education.
Learn More about Syringe ExchangeNaloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Order a free kit from Safe Point!
Learn More about Overdose PreventionKnowing is everything! We offer HIV/STI testing during our Wednesday hours.
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Safe Point Ohio (Safe Point) has been serving the community of persons who inject drugs (PWID) in Franklin County for over four years.
