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Summit Safe Syringe Exchange | Summit County Public Health

Resource Name:Summit Safe Syringe Exchange | Summit County Public Health

Summit County Public Health

address

1867 West Market Street, Fairway Center, Akron, OH 44313

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

All Summit County residents age 18 and older are eligible to attend once every two (2) weeks. If returning used syringes, please ensure they are secured and safely transported in a sharps container, hard plastic, or metal container with a securely fastened lid.

Required documents

None.

Hours

  • Monday: Noon to 3:00pm and Wednesday: 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the 1400 South Arlington Street location. Enter through the rear of the building.
  • Friday: Noon to 3:00pm at the 1867 West Market Street location, Building A.
Closed on Federal holidays.
(330) 375-2142

Voice

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voice | WIC - Fairway Office

(330) 752-7157

Fax

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fax | Communicable Disease

(330) 375-2772

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voice | Clinic Appointments

(330) 923-4891

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voice | General Information

(330) 812-3845

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voice | Vital Statistics

(330) 926-5600

Voice

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voice | Environmental Health

(330) 375-2662

Voice

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voice | Communicable Disease

(330) 926-5667

Voice

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voice | Mosquito Spray Schedule

(330) 926-5650

Voice

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voice | Senior and Adult Services

(330) 923-7558

Fax

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fax | Administrative

(330) 375-2480

Voice

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voice | Akron Regional Air Quality Management District

(877) 687-0002

Voice

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voice | General Information

(330) 926-5700

Voice

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voice | Neighborhood Navigator

(330) 643-8013

Voice

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voice | HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant

(330) 926-5646

Voice

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voice | Neighborhood Navigator

(330) 616-3322

Voice

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voice | Help Me Grow Central Coordination

(330) 812-3816

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voice | Dental Services

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Walk in for service. Call the office for more details.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio
Provides an anonymous, safe needle exchange for those individuals with substance use disorder issues. Accepts used needles that are secured and safely transported in exchange for new needles. Provides access to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and Hepatitis C testing, naloxone, and referrals to treatment (if requested).

Last Verified

03/19/2026

Providing organization

Summit County Public Health
Protects and promotes public health through a comprehensive program of public health services for the residents of Summit County.

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