Community Outreach Events
NOT EVERYONE CAN GET to our health centers when it’s convenient. We understand that.
That’s why we have two mobile health units that travel throughout our four-county region and make testing and preventative services available to those in need.
Some outreach events happen weekly, some monthly, and some on special occasions, such as national awareness days for specific diseases.
Each of the mobile units at these events is equipped to offer a range of services, such as:
Syringe Access Exchange Program
Sterile syringes and injection equipment are exchanged with contaminated syringes safely disposed of.
Naloxone Kits
Free naloxone kits are available, which include two doses of nasal spray naloxone, directions on how to administer naloxone, and information about treatment resources.
Fentanyl, Xylazine, Benzodiazepine & Nitazene Test Strips
Test strips are available to check drugs for the presence of the extremely dangerous synthetic opioids.
Treatment Programs
For those interested in getting help stopping their drug use, information is available about local substance abuse treatment programs.
Smoking Cessation
Information and resources are available to help people stop smoking.
HIV, HCV & Syphilis Testing
Individuals can get tested for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis, with results available immediately and resources for those who test positive.
Other Services
Other safety and harm reduction items are available, such as condoms, gun locks, and pregancy test kits.
Flu and Covid Vaccines
At certain times of year, and if available, nurses can administer Covid and/or flu vaccines.
Prescription Drug Disposal
Drug use often starts at home, with the use of unused medications. Unwanted prescription drugs can be safely disposed of through access to Deterra Medication Disposal Pouches.
Weekly Syringe Access Exchange Program
Syringe Access Exchange Programs (SAEP) are a tool to reduce the threat of infectious disease spread through used syringes, as well as a way to connect people who use drugs to treatment resources and other health services.
Three SAEP sites are available each week.
Other services and resources are available in addition to syringe exchanges.
◊ Campbell County
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday in the mobile unit, which is parked on Highrise Drive, adjacent to Grand Towers near the intersection of Churchill Drive and Grand Avenue in Newport, Ky.
◊ Kenton County
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays at the Kenton County Health Center, 1415 James Simpson Jr. Way, in Covington.
◊ Grant County
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. AND 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Grant County Health Center, 234 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY 41097.
Monthly Events
Covington Walgreens, 1220 Madison Ave, Covington, Ky 41011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every even-numbered month.
Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St, Covington, Ky 41011
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the third Monday of every month.
Mary Rose Mission, 272 Main St, Florence, Ky 41042
3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month.
Madison Avenue Christian Church, 1530 Madison Ave, Covington, Ky 41011
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every odd-numbered month.
Florence Christian Church Food Distribution (Naloxone only) 300 Main St, Florence, KY 41042
1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.
The NKY Pride Center [Temporarily postponed] 230 W. Pike Street, Covington, Ky 41011
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.
Henry Hosea House, 901 York St, Newport, Ky 40171
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every even-numbered month.
One-time Events
November 6 | Campbell County Probation and Parole, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, KY Department of Corrections, 103 Landmark Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073
November 7 | Roebling Books & Coffee, Noon to 3:00 p.m., 601 Overton Street, Newport, KY 41071
November 10 | Walgreens, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 1220 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011
November 13 | Molina Health, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 1613 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011
November 18 | PIER Recovery, Noon to 3:00 p.m., 1002 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
November 19 | Campbell County Probation and Parole, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., KY Department of Corrections, 103 Landmark Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073
November 20 | Care Mission, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 11093 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001
November 22 | Newport Laundromax, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 1711 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
November 26 | Fresh Start Shower Ministry, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042
Our Mission
The Health Department’s mission is, in part, to protect the health of all Northern Kentuckians, including those with substance abuse issues. We encourage people to seek treatment, but if they are not ready to do that, we at least want to protect them from other diseases common to drug use. By exchanging syringes, this also prevents them being improperly disposed of and are a hazard to the public and first responders.
