Change Point

What is Change Point?

Change Point is home to our Harm Reduction programs which include Syringe Exchange Services and Sexual Health Services. Change Point provides free, rapid and confidential HIV/Hepatitis C testing and walk-in STI testing, PrEP/PEP and more (see services below).

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm Reduction’ is a philosophy and strategy that empowers individuals to reduce harm to themselves by 1) setting realistic goals and 2) validating any positive step or incremental change. Although Harm Reduction was initially implemented around drug use, it now has a wider range of applications, including sex, diet, health, and any aspect of self-care.

We embrace diversity and advocate for medically underserved groups in our community.

Syringe Exchange and Services

Mobile Program Hours:
Monday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Friday CLOSED

Location: Change Point, 580 W. 5th St, Reno, NV 89503

Resources
SYRINGE DISPOSAL – WASHOE COUNTY
CHANGE POINT – MOBILE SYRINGE EXCHANGE FLYER
NALOXONE FINDER – NATIONAL RESOURCE

If you need to get tested, outside of our regular hours, please contact the HOPES clinic or our friends at Washoe County Health Department.

Sexual Health Services

Clinic Hours:
Monday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Women’s Reproductive and
Sexual Health Clinic), 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (STI Clinic)
Friday: CLOSED

Resources
Become a Patient HERE.

If you need to get tested, outside of our regular hours, please contact the HOPES clinic or our friends at Washoe County Health Department.

Change Point Services

Please call Change Point if you have questions about testing and services.

Change Point services are free and open to the community, and you do not need to be a HOPES patient to access Change Point services.

Syringe Services

Sterile syringes
Safe syringe disposal
Harm reduction supplies
Safer sex kits

Testing and Outreach

Free rapid HIV/Hep C testing
Special event testing
Overdose education
Support and peer groups
Street outreach
Free Naloxone distribution

Community Building

Volunteer opportunities
Coalition building
Human rights advocacy

STI Testing

Change Point offers Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis testing by appointment only at this time. Please call 775-997-7519 to set up an appointment for testing or reach out to a Change Point team member. Appointments are covered by medical insurance (including Medicaid) or charged according to HOPES’ Sliding Fee Scale.

PrEP and PEP

At Change Point, you can get information about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill that can reduce your risk of HIV infection. Change Point is scheduling new PrEP appointments now! Call 775-997-7519 to schedule an appointment.
You can also learn about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which can prevent HIV infection if taken within 72 hours of a possible exposure event. Please call or see a team member for more information.