Peer Recovery Support

Substance use recovery support, safe usage resources, referrals.

Contact Peer Recovery Support Staff directly: 667-203-1253 or 667-203-1264.

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Programs & Services
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Recovery Support
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Program Summary: Peers are available to offer support, resources/referrals, and provide training on Narcan and/or Fentanyl Test Strips.

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Peer Support
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Peer phone line: 667-203-1253

Program Summary: This phone line provides access to a peer and is a confidential line where messages can be left.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm; 24/7 Friday – Monday 5:30 pm

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Harm Reduction Kits and Safer Sex Supplies
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Harm Reduction kits contain an assortment of items that are useful to those who may be in unstable living situations, and also include a number of seasonal items. Safer sex supplies are also available to help decrease the likelihood of sexually transmitted infections, as well as HIV and Hepatitis C.

If you would like kits and supplies, call 667-203-1264

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Syringe Services Program (SSP)
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Mobile service and expanded programs available

Call or visit to learn about Harm Reduction Services. Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm. Talk to Peer Support Staff with lived experience. Call 667-203-1264 or email harmreductionssp@howardcountymd.gov

Our services include:

  • HIV/Hepatitis & STI testing and support services
  • Narcan/Overdose Response training & kits
  • Safe sex supplies
  • Peer Support staff access
  • Wound care
  • Harm Reduction kits/safer use supplies
  • Referrals to medical services/social service agencies
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Narcan/Overdose Response Training and Kits
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Program Summary: Narcan – and the associated training - is available during the hours the Syringe Services Program RV is staffed: Tuesday & Thursdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

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Referrals
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Referrals - medical services, social service agencies, community supports, wound care, STI/HIV/HCV testing

Program Summary: Currently the medical testing and wound care is available by appointment only, but staff at the Syringe Services Program (SSP) RV can facilitate these appointments. Any staff at the SSP can assist with referrals of any sort. Referral options include: medical services, social service agencies, community supports, wound care, STI/HIV/HCV testing.

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