Church Of Safe Injection

Church Of Safe Injection is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards. The entity specializes in providing harm reduction services and supplies related to substance use, particularly focusing on HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, testing, and education. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Church Of Safe Injection operates certified hypodermic apparatus exchange programs in Maine, aligning with state legislation and regulations to address public health concerns associated with substance use.

Through multiple federal grant sub-awards, Church Of Safe Injection has received funding to support various aspects of its harm reduction programs. These sub-awards, administered through the Maine Department Of Health And Human Services as the prime grantee, have enabled the organization to purchase physical program supplies, HIV and Hepatitis C point-of-care rapid testing kits, and fund staff time to extend operational hours. The grants have also supported the distribution of naloxone, strengthening of referral networks, improved data collection, health education and outreach, and the provision of technical assistance to other organizations establishing certified syringe services programs (SSPs). The organization's work is conducted in accordance with Maine's LD1707 and LD1552 legislation, as well as Title 22, Section 1341 of the Maine Revised Statutes, which governs hypodermic apparatus exchange programs in the state.