Punto Fijo Harm Reduction Program

Punto Fijo is a harm reduction program for injecting drug users in the communities of the San Juan Metro area. It exchanges clean needles and syringes for used ones to reduce HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C transmission. It also facilitates access to rehabilitation programs, orientations, testing and HIV/AIDS counseling for its participants.

Services include:

• Needle exchange
• Delivery of harm reduction injection kits (cotton balls, spoons, tourniquets, etc.)
• Condoms provision
• Orientations
• Referrals to orientation programs related to detoxification services

Two service-enhancing components of the program are the…

• Needle-dispensing Vending Machine, first of its class in America. Provides sterilized material 24/7 to injecting drug users. Its effectiveness has been proven in European countries.
• Exchange Room, space where trained personnel handle the needle exchange.

Hours of operation:
8:00 am a 5:00 pm

Telephone: (787) 250-8629 x.504 and x.287

Physical Address: #61 Quisqueya Street, corner of Chile Street, Hato Rey, PR  00918