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. We do our part to make sure people who use drugs have free sterile syringes, naloxone, sharps containers, and safer injection supplies.
Our work in California is made possible by an innovative partnership between NEXT and SANE (Safer Alternatives thru Networking & Education). Packages requested in California are packed and shipped by the SANE team in Sacramento.
If you are a person who uses drugs and you have difficulty accessing syringes & other supplies where you live, you can begin the application process below to enroll in our mail based program. If you live near an in-person syringe exchange program, we’ll share with you the details about that program and get you in touch for services.
If you have family or friends who you think should have naloxone on hand, please refer them to nextdistro.org/naloxone
WHAT WE PROVIDE
NEXT mails 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 if we are able to accept you into the program and send you a list of the supplies we have available.
We love connecting participants to local in-person services such as harm reduction organizations, MAT programs, and other treatment services upon request.
The Distro mailing program for California is not currently accepting new applicants. Please click below to add your contact information to our waitlist.
Have questions? Email nextdistro@pm.me or send us a text / Signal message at (646) 389-0752.