Harm Reduction Services

Our Program

The goal is to address the intersections between substance use and sexual health to promote healthier person-centered practices that reduce risk of transmission of infectious diseases and overdose by educating and empowering the Long Island community with knowledge and access to resources.

Services

FCA offers confidential services free of charge and provides:

• Onsite and mobile HIV, HCV, syphilis, gonorrhea, & chlamydia testing in Nassau and Suffolk County.
  • Navigation for treatment and prevention (PrEP/PEP) services.
• Safer sex kits (condoms, lubricant, dental dams) and overdose prevention kits (NARCAN, fentanyl & xylazine test strips.)
• Seeking Safety intervention for individuals and linkage to HIV/HCV/STI testing services in Nassau County.
• Linkage to substance use and mental health services, including FCA Sherpa Peer Recovery Services and Family Treatment & Recovery Centers.
• Short-term case management for various issues (i.e., housing, employment, transportation to medical appointments, food insecurity, etc.)
• Workshops at community-based locations and SUD-related centers to provide education and promote long-term recovery.
• Linkage to syringe access programs when appropriate.

Eligibility

• Any adult age 18+ who is interested in the above services, including people who are sexually active and/or use substances