Harm Reduction Lock Box

Harm Reduction Kits

Harm reduction kits are essential tools for those who use drugs or engage in high-risk behaviors. These kits include items such as sterile syringes, alcohol wipes, and condoms to help prevent the spread of infections and reduce the risk of overdose.

Find lock boxes at these locations

PHC University Clinic (back parking lot, south east corner)
1200 University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314

PHC South Side
2401 SE 14th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50320

Anawim Housing (to the right of the entrance)
1750 48th Street, Suite 100B
Des Moines, IA 50310

Lock Box Code: 185036

gray metal lock box next to a black metal sharps disposal container with red and white biohazard sign

Lock box and sharps disposal container at PHC University

What’s in a Harm Reduction Kit?

  • 3 bottles (2 of water and 1 of bleach)
  • Tourniquet
  • Cotton Balls
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Antiseptic Wipes
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Bandages
  • Gauze Pads

What’s in the Lock Box?

  • Harm Reduction Kits
  • Sharps Disposal Containers
  • Hygiene Kits
    • Soap
    • Toothbrush
    • Period Products

Purpose of Harm Reduction Kits

If you are using needles, we encourage you throw away your used needles OR clean them, in order to reduce your risk of infection. The harm reduction kit contains bottles of water and bleach that you can use to clean your syringes and needles.

Sharps Disposal

Used needles should be thrown away. Put your used needles in the large red sharps disposal trash bin and/or take a small black sharps disposal container to use.

Additional Harm Reduction Resources

Find FREE Naloxone (Narcan) through Naloxone Iowa without a prescription.

  • Order Tele-Naloxone Here. If you are uncomfortable asking a doctor or pharmacist for naloxone, order here and the naloxone will be delivered straight to your door.
  • Talk to a pharmacist directly and ask for naloxone. Click here to see a list of participating pharmacies in Polk County. (Call ahead to ensure availability.)

*Naloxone, often referred to by its brand name Narcan, can reverse an overdose and save a life.*

MAT Program at Primary Health Care

MAT stands for Medication Assisted Treatment. MAT provides a “whole-patient” approach to help with the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT combines medications with counseling and behavioral health therapies, in order to treat people. Click here to learn more.

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