Harm Reduction

NARCAN/NALOXONE RESCUE KITS

Health Imperatives
Overdose prevention/education and Narcan distribution is available to all active opioid users as well as their friends and family members. If you know someone who is at risk of overdose please consider utilizing this vital, lifesaving service!
517 State Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-1208

NARCAN DISPENSING PHARMACIES

Visit any of the following pharmacies to request Narcan:

Conroy Apothecary
459 State Rd, West Tisbury
508-693-7070
Hours: Mon - Sat, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Leslie's Pharmacy
65 Main St, Vineyard Haven
508-693-1010
Hours: Mon - Sat, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Stop & Shop Pharmacy
245 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown
508-627-5107
Hours: 7 days a week, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Vineyard Scripts Pharmacy
117 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven
508-693-7979
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

CLEAN NEEDLE EXCHANGE

Health Imperatives / AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Syringe Services – access to clean syringes and disposal services.
Harm Reduction/Needle Exchange Services: Thursdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Thursday's 9AM - 4PM

517 State Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

508-693-1208

MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT

There are effective, evidence-based treatments for treating substance use disorder. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of Food and Drug Administration-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. What you should know about MAT:

MAT can safely reduce opioid craving and withdrawal, allowing the brain to balance and heal during recovery.
MAT is not a one size fits all approach.
An individualized assessment and medical plan are required.
MAT does not substitute one addiction for another.

Wondering if MAT is right for you or a loved one?

Contact:

Janet Constantino
MV Community Services Island Counseling Center
Phone: 508-693-7900 x251

MEDICATION AND SHARPS DISPOSAL

ISLAND DRUG DROP BOX PROGRAM

Return your outdated, unused controlled medications to us free of charge, to be destroyed in a safe and proper manner. No questions asked. If you wish to drop off at a different time, you may contact the Communication Center at 508-693-1212 and a police officer will meet you at their station. The safe and secure drop-off boxes can be found at the following locations:

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
1 Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs
508-693-0410
Accessible 24/7 in the Annex lobby

Tisbury Police Station
32 Water Street, Vineyard Haven
508-696-4240
Accessible Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm

Oak Bluffs Police Station
2 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-0750
Accessible 7 days a week 8 am - 4 pm

Edgartown Police Station
72 Peases Point Way, Edgartown
508-627-4343
Accessible 7 days a week 9 am – 5 pm

SHARPS DROP-OFF PROGRAM

Martha's Vineyard Hospital offers a Sharps Drop-Off Program 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday in the laboratory. This program is for members of the Vineyard community who seek a safe method to dispose of used needles and syringes. 1 Hospital Rd in Oak Bluffs. 508-693-0410.