The People’s Vending Machine Project (PVMP)

Our People’s Vending Machine Project (PVMP) is available to anyone and everyone for FREE at anytime. The PVMP is here to help reduce barriers and to provide our community with potentially life saving supplies, educational information, and local resources. The vending machine contains several items that can help people in our community who are struggling to receive access to Narcan, fentanyl test strips, at home STI testing, condoms, and much more.

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pink triangle with white lettering the PEOPLES VENDING MACHINE (PVMP) and graphic of stick figure standing in front of vending machine.

What’s inside our Harm Reduction Vending Machine?

Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction helps our community stay safe and saves lives. Like a lot of things, abstinence is not the only option. Harm reduction helps those who need it to use safely and prevent overdoses.
Look below to see what we have for harm reduction!
Sexual Health

Abstinence is not the only option to protect yourself. Utilizing safe sex practices is important not just for yourself but for sexual partners.
Everyone deserves to enjoy their bodies, have healthy sexual relationships and have pleasure safely.
Look below to see what we have for sexual health!
General Health & First Aid

Having first aid can help you with minor injuries and can even help prevent further harm.
We will provide you with basic first aid to help you help yourself and others in our community.
Look below to see what we have for general health and first aid!
Information & Education

From misinformation to educating yourself, knowledge is key!
We can provide you with some well researched information on harm reduction and other relevant topics.
Look below to see what we have for information and education!

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Harm Reduction Supplies

Box of Narcan nasal spray with one spray unit in plastic blister pack in front.

Naloxone

Naloxone is an injection medicine that can be used in an emergency situation when there is a narcotic overdose.
1. Open the cap of Naloxone vial
2. Remove the cap of the needle, and insert into the vial
3. With the vial upside down, pull back the plunger and draw up 1mL(1cc) of Naloxone. The vial may only have one dose of Naloxone or may have multiple doses in the vial.
4. Using a needle at least 1 inch long, inject into muscle in the upper arm or thigh. It must be injected into the muscle.
Learn more about injecting Naloxone and other information about it with the following links:
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/12028a.pdf
https://health.ucdavis.edu/pain/Pain%20Resources/Naloxone_Booklet_b_1stNaloxone.pdf
https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/how-to-use-a-naloxone-kit/
https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/media/pdfs/2024/04/Naloxone-Fact-Sheet_FamilyandCaregivers_HowandWhen_4_11_2024.pdf

Narcan

Narcan is a nasal spray medicine that can be used in an emergency situation when there is a narcotic overdose.
1. Gently insert the tip of the nozzle into one nostril, until your fingers on either side of the nozzle are against the bottom of the person’s nose.
2. Press the plunger firmly to give the dose of Narcan.
3. Remove the Narcan from the nostril after giving the dose
4. If there is no response within 2 minutes, give another dose
Learn more about using Narcan and other information about it with the following links:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/pain/Pain%20Resources/Naloxone_Booklet_b_1stNaloxone.pdf
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/12028.pdf
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27896/documents/19DOPP/NARCAN-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf

A person holding a green fentanyl test strip with instructions, next to two clear plastic containers on a light-colored table.

Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl Test Strips are test strips that can detect fentanyl in different kinds of drugs. Using Fentanyl test Strips can help reduce the risk of overdose.
1. Put a small amount of your drugs aside in a clean, dry container
2. Add water to the container and mix the water and drug
3. Place the correct end of the test strip down in the water (as directed) and let it absorb for about 15 seconds
4. Take the strip out of the water and place the test strip on a flat surface for 2-5 minutes
5. Read the results
https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/safety/index.html
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/basas/fentanyl-test-strips-brochure.pdf