The Bloodborne Infectious Disease Prevention Program (syringe services) offers a comprehensive approach to harm reduction. Treatment providers are on site at Clermont County’s weekly clinic, which serves local clients as well as clients from surrounding counties. The clinic includes a one-for-one exchange of syringes, plus many other free services:
- HIV and Hepatitis C testing
- Pregnancy tests
- Naloxone (e.g. Narcan)
- Test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, and nitazine
- Wound kits
- Hygiene supplies
- Food boxes
- Referrals to treatment or other services
| When: |
Mondays 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Except for the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day |
| Where: |
Clermont Mercy Hospital – Clermont Clinic
3020 Hospital Drive, Suite 230
Batavia, OH 45103
We are located on the 2nd floor of the medical office building next to the Emergency Department’s ambulance entrance. |
| Directions: |
Google Maps Directions |
| Information Line: |
(513) 732-7853 |
Download a list of weekly dates and times for syringe service programs in nearby counties.
Harm Reduction Vending Machines
In addition, Clermont County has two Harm Reduction Vending Machines that house naloxone, wound kits, safer sex kits, hygiene kits, and other supplies. To access, users must complete a confidential online registration. The machines are located at
- UC Clermont at rear entrance of the McDonough Building
4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia
- Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board
2337 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia
What is Harm Reduction?
In a broad sense, harm reduction aims to reduce health and safety issues related to drug use, car accidents, smoking, and other issues facing our community. Specifically, in the opioid epidemic, harm reduction is establishing syringe service programs, naloxone distribution programs, and fentanyl test strip distribution. Harm reduction approaches like these across the world continue to reduce morbidity and mortality rates related to dangerous opioid use.
