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How to Access: Founded 1995 as an underground needle exchange; legalized in 2001 when the Allegheny County Board of Health declared a public health emergency over HIV/Hepatitis C. Pennsylvania is one of only 10 states where syringe programs remain illegal statewide, but Allegheny County ordinance authorizes this program as an exception. No Cost syringes, naloxone, fentanyl/xylazine test strips. Note: this listing appears to duplicate another Perry Hilltop entry elsewhere in the directory.

How to Access: White van in the parking lot behind Fairhaven United Methodist Church, 2415 Saw Mill Run Boulevard. No Cost confidential services; no ID or advance call required.

How to Access: Inside Allies, fifth floor, at 211 N Whitfield Street. The former Penn Avenue listing has moved. No appointment or ID required; services are no-cost. Mobile medical services are not offered at this Sunday site.