Who we are and what we do
NEXT is an online and mail-based harm reduction program. We believe everyone should have access to the tools they need to keep themselves safe and well. If you are a person who uses drugs and you do not live near a pre-existing harm reduction program or cannot purchase supplies online, you can fill out the enrollment form below and we’ll work to get you supplies. If you live within the catchment area of pre-existing syringe access program, we’ll let you know about those in-person opportunities.
This work in Michigan is made possible by an innovative partnership between NEXT and Grand Rapids Red Project with financial support from Vital Strategies.
If you have family or friends who you think should have naloxone on hand, please refer them to nextdistro.org/michigan, they can become a trained opioid overdose responder and get intramuscular naloxone or intranasal Narcan mailed to them.
What we provide
NEXT and GRRP mail all the supplies you would be able to access at an in-person syringe exchange program. This includes sterile syringes, naloxone, sharps containers, alcohol pads, cottons, fentanyl test strips, condoms, and more. Once you’ve completed the (1) application and (2) contact form, we’ll request your mailing information and send you a list of the supplies we have available.
Some FINE PRINT before you complete the syringe access application.
Please read through this information carefully.
1. Our enrollment application asks sensitive health questions. Do not put your name or any identifying information on this application. You will be asked to choose a “handle” / username that we will use to match you with your application. This is to ensure your name not paired with the information you provide.
2. After you complete the enrollment application by clicking “Submit” you will be asked to submit your handle and contact information to a separate url. This will go into a separate, secure database. If you do not submit your contact information, we will not know how to reach you.
We highly recommend downloading the free, encrypted messaging app Signal on your phone to communicate with us and others. An excellent, free, and encrypted email option is Protonmail. With these tools, we can work together to ensure your information and needs are safe and private. Read more about Signal and communication privacy here.
