Clean Needle Exchange

EMAN's free needle exchange program is provided to help stop the spread of HIV and Hep C by exchanging dirty needles for clean ones. EMAN will provide you with one needle for each dirty needle that you bring into the exchange. Maine State Law just changed to allow us to distribute more than 10 needles at a time - but we must have a one-to-one exchange (bring in 20 needles and we can give you 20 clean needles).

This program is anonymous and is free of charge. We are also able to provide you with free clean works, condoms, referrals, and HIV testing. Needles may be exchanged at any time during EMAN's business hours, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and Thursday, 9:00am to 7:00pm.

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this program.

We are located at 370 Harlow Street in the Intown Plaza, downtown Bangor.