Change Point

Harm Reduction Center

What is Change Point?

Change Point is a program of Northern Nevada HOPES and is Nevada’s first legal syringe services program. Change Point provides syringe services, harm reduction supplies, counseling, and free HIV and hepatitis C testing. Change Point embraces diversity and advocates for medically underserved groups in the community.

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Change Point 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

Community Building

Volunteer opportunities
Coalition building
Human rights advocacy
Job skills training

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.