Vermont CARES Takes Over Burlington Needle Exchange

Vermont CARES is launching Burlington’s new needle exchange program July 1st, stepping in after the Howard Center’s shutdown, with state funding and a 20-year track record in harm reduction. Based downtown on Bank Street, they’ll focus on safe syringe disposal and community collection efforts, aiming to improve public health while proactively engaging neighbors and building trust as a vital community partner. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90c83cb86ccca24e