It is a basic human right to have access to the tools, information, resources, and support to live healthy and safe lives.
IMPROVE HEALTH. PREVENT HIV. REDUCE RISK.
We’re back at 401 Hall St SE!
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) received validated clearance test results that demonstrate the level of tetracholorethylene (PCE) vapors throughout the building have been controlled. On Thursday, May 19th, the KCHD had issued an order to prohibit the occupancy of 401 Hall SE due to vapor amounts above acceptable levels for human exposure to PCE. Following an appropriate remedial strategy and infrastructure installed by the EPA, the public health order prohibiting occupancy was lifted on Monday, July 18th.
HIV Testing
Free, rapid (20 minute) HIV testing by highly qualified TLC counselors. Five walk-in locations, and call in advance to confirm times or make an appointment!
Syringe Access
Free Clean Works! Access syringes, equipment, and safer shot supplies anonymously and in a safe environment. 5 locations and times open 6 days a week!
Overdose Prevention
Naloxone (Narcan®) saves lives! This medication rescues friends and family from an opioid overdose. Free and available 6 days a week!
So far this year, we’ve been able to:
distribute over
25,954
condoms
distribute over
126,782
syringes
record
35
opioid rescues (LIVES SAVED!)
The Red Project builds a better Grand Rapids
Red Project’s mission is to educate the public and provide access for all people to the resources that save lives. Red Project empowers people to make positive change in their lives and their communities. Red Project improves health, reduces risk, and prevents drug overdose, HIV, and Hepatitis C
We need your help!
$25
Just 25 dollars provides an overdose rescue kit for a community member; arming individuals with the knowledge and tools to literally save a life.
$50
Fifty dollars can provide a case of 1,000 condoms for free distribution within Grand Rapids communities.
$200
200 dollars could provide gas for our Mobile Health unit for a month, bringing services to people where they are and when they need it.