Harm Reduction Program

Nearly thirty years of research shows that comprehensive Harm Reduction programs that offer syringe exchange are safe, effective, and cost saving, do not increase illegal drug use or crime, and play an important role in reducing the transmission of infectious diseases.

Our Harm Reduction Program has a focus on people who inject drugs, but also individuals who use insulin, hormones, steroids, or other injectable treatments are welcome to exchange and dispose of needles with Being Alive LA.

These resources are to help prevent hepatitis, HIV and abscesses. Our staff has been trained and equipped to reverse opioid overdoses.

Being Alive’s Harm Reduction Program is a safe space for people who use drugs.
Participants have access to:

1. Free sterile needles & syringes
2. Safe disposal of needles and syringes
3. Overdose treatment and education
4. HIV testing & referrals to treatment
5. Condoms and PrEP resources
6. Referral to free or low-cost mental health services
7. Referral to substance use disorder treatment,
   including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Current Hours of Operation

Hollywood

Tuesdays & Fridays
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Out of the Closet
4905 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Center City

Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Minority AIDS Project
5149 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Sycamore Entrance

Koreatown

Thursdays
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

APAIT
3055 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Westmoreland Entrance

West Hollywood

Tuesdays – Saturdays
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Being Alive Harm Reduction Center
7976 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046