SHARPS

The Southern Hepatitis/HIV/AIDS Referral & Prevention Service (SHARPS) is a Needle Syringe Program (NSP) located in Frankston with an evening outreach service.

SHARPS is located at 20 Young Street, Frankston, and provide a friendly, judgemental free, environment for all consumers needing support. The service operates from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Offerings

Offered to anyone involved in illicit injecting drug use, SHARPS offers a free supply of:

• clean needles & syringes
• cotton & spoons
• medi–swabs
• condoms & lube
• access to internet and phone (local calls only)
• advice, referral, support & information

Where is the service available?

There is an evening mobile outreach service which operates seven nights a week, covering Frankston, Dandenong, Springvale and surrounding areas.

Primary site

20 Young Street,
Frankston, VIC, 3199
9.00am to 5.00pm
Tel: 9784 7409 – no appointment necessary

Freeway Outreach

1800 642 287
Seven evenings a week from 6.30pm to 9:30pm

Secondary NSP locations with pick up and disposal service

Frankston Community Health
12-32 Hastings Road, Frankston
8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

Hastings Community Health
85 High Street, Hastings
8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Services are free.