SLO Bangers -Syringe Exchange

SLO Bangers -Syringe Exchange 805- 458 - 0123 Please contact us by phone, thru this page or by email for instructions on how to make a donation. Tuesdays 4–5pm.

Syringe Exchange-we trade used syringes for new ones-
Provide HIV/HCV testing for participants and provide overdose prevention education along with free naloxone

We take Donations. We are at Kansas Ave safe parking on Mondays 12:30-1:30, distributing naloxone, sharps containers , fentanyl test strips ,safe disposal of used syringes

We now offer our full services on Mondays 2-4 pm at 760 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay

We now in Paso ( 1134 Black Oak Dr.) We distribute naloxone, overdose prevention education, sharps containers fentanyl test strips and safe disposal of used syringes

We are at Echo shelter in Atascadero (6370 Atascadero Ave )on Sunday’s 4-6 to distribute naloxone, overdose prevention education, fentanyl test strips and safe disposal of used syringes.

12/25/2025

Merry everything & happy always. Carry Naloxone.

12/24/2025

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will be opening their warming center from Wednesday December 23rd through Sunday December 28th, due to weather conditions ☔️

Key Details for Guests:
📍 Location: 40 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo
• Check-in: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 8:00 a.m.
• Transportation Available to and from

Services provided include a safe, warm place to sleep, a hot shower, clean clothing, and a hot meal. Secure kennels are available for vaccinated pets and emotional support animals.

Transportation Available
(Due to the holidays, we are doing pick up on Tuesday and Friday only)
• Morro Bay Park (734 Harbor St, Morro Bay, CA 93442) at 6:15 pm
• South Bay Community Center (2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402) at 6:00 pm

11/29/2025

For more Harm Reduction Tips on using drugs in cold weather visit nextdistro.org/resources and search for “Extreme Cold: Harm Reduction Tips for People Who Use Drugs”

11/24/2025

Repost from

Friendly reminder as we creep into winter. That box of Naloxone (Narcan) in your glove box, purse, or backpack remains effective even under these conditions! All out, or wanting to learn how to safely administer Naloxone? Send us a DM and we’ll help get you trained and connected with a supply of Naloxone 🖤

11/20/2025

Learn more at nextdistro.org/medetomidine

11/16/2025
11/12/2025

Heads up , warming centers are opening up tonight due to the forecasted weather. Here is what you need to know.

5CHC Warming Center 5 Cities Homeless Coalition
o 1023 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93433
o Check-in Hours: 5:30-8:00pm
o Closes at 7:00 am the following day
o Hours: 5:30pm-7:00am
o For more information, call 805-295-1501

40 Prado Warming Center Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
o 40 Prado Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
o Check-in Hours: 7:00pm-9:00pm
o Closes at 8:00am the following day
o Hours: 7:00pm to 8:00am
o For more information, call 805-544-4004

ECHO Warming Center
o 1134 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446
o Check-in Hours: 4:30-5:30pm
o Closes at 7:00 am the following day
o Hours: 6:00pm-7:00am
o For more information call 805-792-2459

Current Hours ~Tuesday-Friday: 7am-4pm Saturday: 8am-3pm
11/11/2025

Current Hours ~
Tuesday-Friday: 7am-4pm Saturday: 8am-3pm

11/08/2025

Hey comrades if you’re on SNAP check your card. Peeps are seeing funds being added!!!

11/07/2025

☔️ Warming Center OPEN: Thursday November 6th ☔️
Due to wet weather conditions, the action partnership Mid County (SLO City & Morro Bay) Warming Center at 40 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, is OPEN tonight, Thursday November 6th.
Key Details for Guests:
📍 Location: 40 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo
• Check-in: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 8:00 a.m.
Services provided include a safe, warm place to sleep, a hot shower, clean clothing, and a hot meal. Secure kennels are available for vaccinated pets and emotional support animals.
Transportation Available
CAPSLO is providing transportation to 40 Prado from the Mid-County region:
➡️Morro Bay Park (734 Harbor St): Pick-up at 6:15 p.m.
➡️South Bay Community Center (2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos): Pick-up at 6:00 p.m.

11/06/2025

SLO Food Bank is preparing extra food 🥕 for the community during the current delay in CalFresh benefits.
➡️ Find food resources near you by calling 805-238-4664 or visiting ✨findfoodslo.org✨

Plus, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department reminds you that the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program 💜 is open and WIC benefits remain fully available. We’re ready to help families who are pregnant or have children under age five enroll quickly and start receiving healthy food benefits.
➡️ Apply for WIC: visit slocounty.gov/WIC, call 805-781-5570, or text 888-417-6180 to learn more. You can also walk into any of our WIC offices.

📷: SLO Tribune https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article312713581.html

11/05/2025

Due to forecasted weather conditions for today, 11/5/25, the following weather centers will be activated to provide shelter, warmth, and meals for individuals experiencing homelessness in San Luis Obispo County:

5CHC Warming Center
o 1023 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93433
o Check-in Hours: 5:30-8:00pm
o Closes at 7:00 am the following day
o Hours: 5:30pm-7:00am
o Services Offered:
 Meal
 Clothing
 Bed
 Room for pets vaccinated pets
 Transportation to and from:
• 5:20 p.m. The Duck Pond in Oceano
• 5:30 p.m. Fin's Restaurant in GB
• 5:40 p.m. Pismo Outlets
• 5:50 p.m. Ramona Park
• Arrive 5CHC Warming Center at 6:10 PM
• Depart at 7:00am from warming center on 11/6/25
o For more information, call 805-295-1501
o To volunteer, email Alistair.chong@5chc.org

40 Prado Warming Center
o 40 Prado Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
o Check-in Hours: 7:00pm-9:00pm
o Closes at 8:00am the following day
o Hours: 7:00pm to 8:00am
o Services Offered:
 Meal
 Clothing
 Bed
 Kennels for pets
o For more information, call 805-544-4004 ext. 2
o To volunteer, email volunteer@capslo.org
o Transportation to and from:
 Morro Bay Park (734 Harbor St, Morro Bay, CA 93442) at 6:15 pm
 South Bay Community Center (2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402) at 6:00 pm

***CAPSLO will provide transportation for individuals located in the Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Baywood areas on the afternoon of the Warming Center and will provide transportation back to the same areas once the Warming Center has concluded. In cases where there are two or more consecutive days, transportation will be provided upon the conclusion of the concurrent days.***

ECHO Warming Center
o 1134 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446
o Check-in Hours: 4:30-5:30pm
o Closes at 7:00 am the following day
o Hours: 6:00pm-7:00am
o Services Offered:
 Meal
 Clothing
 Bed
 Service Dogs Only
o For more information call 805-462-3663

Address

2191 Johnson Avenue Public Health Dept-Around Back , Inside
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

5:30pm - 8:15pm

Telephone

+18054580123

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