Syringe Exchange

IDU Van Mainline, the Minnesota AIDS Project's mobile syringe exchange program began in 1995 with a green and white van refurbished to create an inside office for clients to meet with staff for syringe exchange, testing and referrals to services. The service was primarily mobile with staff meeting clients in locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. More recently, the program upgraded its outreach vehicle and services. The new white van is a refurbished ambulance with two client meeting spaces. Mainline continues to offer to meet clients to exchange syringes but now primarily operates using fixed sites. Information on our current fixed sites including a schedule, locations map and staff contact information are listed below.

Mainline services include:

Syringe exchange and disposal
Condoms and safer sex and injection supplies to reduce risk
HIV and HCV counseling, testing and referral
Connection to HIV medical care and services
HIV and HCV risk reduction education and assessments
Referrals for substance abuse treatment, support groups and basic needs

*Schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Call the AIDSLine at 800–248–2437 for most up–to–date schedule information.