Access Point - Syringe Exchange - Colorado Health Network Inc.
Harm Reduction Clinic • Pueblo, CO • Since 1983 • Multiple locations including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Greeley for related items locations
About
Summary: Access Point – Syringe Exchange at Colorado Health Network (CHN) in Pueblo provides syringe exchange services as part of CHN’s prevention and linkage to healthcare. CHN is a statewide nonprofit with offices across Colorado (Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction) and satellite locations in Greeley and Pueblo. Their mission focuses on equitably meeting the needs of people affected by HIV and other health conditions through prevention, care, and advocacy. They offer comprehensive support services (medical/oral health care, case management, behavioral health and substance use counseling, housing/financial assistance, and food banks) and conduct regular HIV/HCV and STI testing to promote awareness and connect individuals to care. Located in Pueblo at CHN’s Pueblo office, this Access Point participates in CHN’s statewide network of services.
Clinic Type
Harm Reduction Clinic
Address
Access Point Syringe Exchange locations: Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction; Works and overdose prevention materials in Greeley
Phone
(720) 994-2403, (719) 621-1105, (719) 723-1523, (970) 484-4469, (970) 243-2437, (970) 353-1177
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Opening Hours
Access Point hours not fully listed; hours exist but not specified in excerpt
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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free, confidential services, no-insurance options
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered by Colorado Health Network’s Harm Reduction program?
Syringe access, safe disposal containers, HIV/HCV/sexually transmitted infection testing, integrated behavioral health care, wound care supplies, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention materials, education, and linkage to treatment.
Where is the Syringe Access Program available?
Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction; overdose prevention materials in Greeley.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Access Point Pueblo (Facebook): 88% recommend (6 reviews) (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Syringe access/harm-reduction program aims to reduce overdoses and spread of infectious bloodborne illnesses
- Access Point Pueblo provides additional support services such as counseling, wound care, disposal services, and connections to treatment
- Client survey feedback indicates clients are engaged and that relationship-based, client-centered case management is important
- Law/success in continuing syringe exchange operations after legal action (preemption)
- Program participation helps connect people to other health services
Common complaints
- Limited direct evidence in the provided sources of specific complaints/negative patient reviews tied to the Pueblo syringe exchange location
- Discussion of a prior ban/enforcement uncertainty that had a 'chilling effect' and reduced expected participant visits and naloxone distribution
- ACLU describes the city ordinance as criminalizing SEPs; implies community/public-policy conflict
"“I think a lot of that has to do with a chilling effect.” He speculated that the ban might have increased people’s “uncertainty about whether they can access the services they need.”"
— University of Colorado Anschutz / Colorado SPH report on Pueblo syringe service ban effects"Data from Access Point Pueblo… indicates that the program has been highly successful in providing life-saving care to clients who struggle with substance use disorder."
— The Pueblo Chieftain (Access Point Pueblo / syringe exchanges)"The Pueblo District Court ruled that the ordinance… is preempted by state law. This means that syringe exchange programs can continue to be utilized, and the ordinance can no longer be enforced."
— ACLU of Colorado case page (CHN and SCHRA v. City of Pueblo)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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