Substance Use Disorder & Harm Reduction Resources
Keeping Our Community Safe!
Please help keep our LGBTQ community safe by learning about fentanyl. Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid, usually found in powdered form. As little as 2mg can cause an overdose. Overdose can be avoided by having fentanyl test strips with you to help detect the presence of fentanyl in other drugs including cocaine, meth, heroin and other opioids. Or, by having Narcan with you, which can help to prevent a fatal overdose.
To obtain Narcan or fentanyl test strips please check the locations below. All locations are confidential and no identifying information is collected, retained or shared with any other agency including Law Enforcement. These sites are not affiliated with any Law Enforcement Agency and no Law Enforcement Officers are present.
WHERE TO FIND NARCAN and FENTANYL TEST STRIPS
Harm Reduction Coalition On Point offers both Narcan and Fentanyl test strips at a variety of mobile locations. They can also arrange for mobile delivery.
- Website: hrcsd.org
- Address: 1733 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
- Phone: 888.267.2260
StepIn provides both Narcan and fentanyl test strips at the Stepping Out outpatient clinic.
- Website: stepinsd.com
- Address: 3928 Illinois St., San Diego, CA 92104
- Phone: 619.763.1140
The Safe Point Project through Family Health Centers of San Diego provides fentanyl test strips at its syringe service sites on the following days and locations:
- Downtown: 100 16th Street San Diego 92101 (across from the MTS building) Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6 – 9 pm
- North Park: 3795 31st Street (across from the North Park Library). Fridays between 10 am – 1 pm
Mantén segura a nuestra comunidad
Ayudea a mantener segura a nuestra comunidad LGBTQ aprendiendo sobre el fentanilo. El fentanilo es un opiáceo sintético extremadamente potente, que generalmente se encuentra en forma de polvo. Tan solo 2 mg pueden causar una sobredosis. La sobredosis se puede evitar si lleva consigo tiras reactivas de fentanilo para ayudar a detectar la presencia de fentanilo en otras drogas, como la cocaína, la metanfetamina, la heroína y otros opioides. O teniendo Narcan contigo, que puede ayudar a prevenir una sobredosis fatal.
Para obtener Narcan o tiras reactivas de fentanilo, consulte las ubicaciones a continuación. Todas las ubicaciones son confidenciales y no se almecena, retiene ni comparte información de identificación personal con ninguna otra agencia. Estos sitios no están afiliados a ninguna agencia de policías y no hay policías presente.
DÓNDE ENCONTRAR NARCAN Y TIRAS REACTIVAS DE FENTANILO
Harm Reduction Coalition On Point ofrece Narcan y tiras reactivas de Fentanyl en varias ubicaciones móviles. También pueden organizar la entrega móvil.
- Sitio web: hrcsd.org
- Dirección: 1733 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
- Teléfono: 888.267.2260
StepIn ofrece Narcan y tiras reactivas de fentanilo en la clínica ambulatoria Stepping Out.
- Sitio web: stepinsd.com
- Dirección: 3928 Illinois St., San Diego, CA 92104
- Teléfono: 619.763.1140
The Safe Point Project through Family Health Centers of San Diego ofrece tiras reactivas de fentanilo en sus sitios de servicio de jeringas en los siguientes días y lugares:
- Downtown: 100 16th Street San Diego 92101 (frente al edificio MTS) Martes y jueves de 6 a 9 pm
- North Park: 3795 31st Street (frente a la biblioteca de North Park). Viernes entre 10 am – 1 pm
We are here for you!
Substance use is a serious issue in the LGBTQ community. Too many people in our community are disproportionately affected by substance use disorder.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center has built strong collaborative partnerships with top community LGBTQ+ affirming providers and organizations, including Family Health Centers of San Diego, UCSD Owen Clinic, San Diego Harm Reduction Coalition, and Stepping Stone of San Diego, providing our clients with a seamless link to immediate substance use disorder treatment and prevention support services.
If you are seeking help, know that you are not alone. Explore this page to connect with LGBTQ-affirming programs and resources for recovery and support.
If you are in distress or crisis please reach out to San Diego County Access & Crisis Line at 888.724.7240.
¡Estamos aquí para ti!
El consumo de sustancias es un problema grave en la comunidad LGBTQ. Demasiadas personas en nuestra comunidad se ven afectadas de manera desproporcionada por el trastorno por uso de sustancias.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center ha construido sólidas asociaciones con los principales proveedores y organizaciones LGBTQ+ de la comunidad, incluidos los Centros de Salud Familiar de San Diego, UCSD Owen Clinic, San Diego Harm Reduction Coalition y Stepping Stone of San Diego, brindando a nuestros clientes un vínculo perfecto con el tratamiento inmediato del trastorno por uso de sustancias y los servicios de apoyo para la prevención.
Si está buscando ayuda, no estas solo. Explora esta página para conectarte con los programas y recursos de afirmación LGBTQ para la recuperación y el apoyo.
Si está en peligro o en crisis, comunicate con la Línea de acceso y crisis del condado de San Diego al 888.724.7240.
Resources to Recovery - Recursos para recuperarse
Alcoholics Anonymous San Diego
Offers support for people seeking recovery or support from alcoholism.
- Address: 3628 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
- Phone: 619-265-8762 (24-hour line)
- Website: aasandiego.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous San Diego
Offers support for people seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction.
- Address: Various San Diego Locations
- Phone: 855-638-4373 (24-hour line)
- Website: sandiegocma.org
Family Health Centers of San Diego – Downtown
Provides counseling and support to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use including structured outpatient treatment programs.
- Address: 1250 6th Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101
- Phone: 619-515-2430
- Website: fhcsd.org/downtown-family-health-center-at-connections/
Family Health Centers of San Diego – South Bay
Provides counseling and support to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use including structured outpatient treatment programs.
- Address: 742 10th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (South Bay)
- Phone: 619-906-5323
- Website: fhcsd.org/south-bay-family-counseling-center/
Family Health Centers of San Diego – Hillcrest
Provides counseling and support to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use including structured outpatient treatment programs.
- Address: 4094 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (Hillcrest)
- Phone: 619-515-2545
- Website: fhcsd.org/the-night-clinic/
Family Health Centers of San Diego – Lemon Grove
Provides counseling and support to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use including structured outpatient treatment programs.
- Address: 7150 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (Project Prodigy)
- Phone: 619-806-6108
- Website: fhcsd.org/prodigy-project
Narcotics Anonymous San Diego
Offers support for people seeking recovery from drugs including opioids.
- Address: 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite A240, San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone: 619-584-1007
- Website: sandiegona.org
San Diego Harm Reduction Coalition – On Point
Offers needs-based mobile syringe exchange, fentanyl test strips, Naloxone (Narcan) and safer sex kits.
- Address: 1733 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
- Phone: 1-888-627-2260
- Email: info@hrcsd.org
- Website: hrcsd.org
Smart Recovery
Provides self-empowering recovery tools using a non 12-step approach.
- Address: Various locations
- Phone: 800-977-6110
- Website: smartrecoverysd.org
Stepping Stone of San Diego
An LGBTQ+ positive residential treatment program using evidenced-based, individualized strategies to help people recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
- Address: 3767 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
- Phone: 619-278-0777
- Website: steppingstonesd.org
Stepping Stone – Outpatient Treatment
- Address: 3928 Illinois St, San Diego, CA 92104
- Phone: 619-763-1140
- Website: steppingstonesd.org/programs/stepping-out/
Stepping Stone – Stepping Out
Like Stepping Stone, Stepping Out offers the same level of support in an outpatient setting which is flexible and allows people to live in their own home.
Address: 3928 Illinois St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: 619-763-1140
Website: steppingstonesd.org/programs/stepping-out/
UCSD Owen Clinic
- Address: 4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
- Phone: 619-543-3995
- Website: healthlocations.ucsd.edu
Step In
Provides supplies, strategies, and health resources to help reduce the harms associated with substance use.
- Address: 3928 Illinois St, San Diego, CA, 92104
- Website: stepinsd.com
Additional Services at The Center
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: DISCUSSION AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Center offers a number of weekly ‘Living with HIV’ groups facilitated by mental health professionals from The Center’s Behavioral Health Services, as well as peer-to-peer led groups.
bE THE GENERATION: HIV PREVENTION
The Center offers connection to HIV prevention services, resources, and information including:
PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis): Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention tool where HIV-negative individuals take anti-HIV medications before coming into contact with HIV to reduce their risk of becoming infected. The once daily pill has been shown to be up to 99% effective in preventing HIV transmission through sex.
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis): If you think you’ve been exposed, visit an emergency room or urgent care center and ask for PEP within 3 days! PEP prevent HIV from making copies of itself and turning into infection if taken within 72 hours.
TasP (Treatment as Prevention): We can now say with confidence that if you are living with HIV and taking your medication as prescribed, and have had an undetectable viral load for over six months, you cannot pass on HIV with or without a condom. The risk is effectively zero.
Other resources: Undetectable = Untransmittable; Looking for PrEP providers; Picking a Covered California Plan with HIV coverage; How To talk to your doctor about PrEP.
There are many prevention tools in the toolbox of sexual health. Which one is best for you? We can help you decide. Email
bethegeneration@thecentersd.org for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our Community Health Educators
MPOX (monkeypox) resources
We know that many in our community are asking about MPOX (monkeypox). As a trusted community messenger, The Center is here to help connect you to resources and information about MPOX. Click here for some helpful FAQs that we have compiled from local, state, and federal health agencies, as well as information on the County’s next vaccination event this week. We will update our website as well as The Center’s Facebook and Instagram to share the latest updates.