“In 2022, collaborative Centers within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developed the Strengthening Syringe Services Programs – Component 2: Funding opportunity (CDC-RFA-PS22-2208) which was awarded to NASTAD and partners VOCAL-NY and the University of Washington (UW). This five-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of SSPs through direct program funding, provided through NASTAD, to continue serving as critically essential access points for core syringe and safer drug use supplies, overdose prevention information and materials, and a range of services for PWUDs such as adult vaccination services, HIV and viral hepatitis testing and linkage to care services, and referral and navigation efforts. Please join us for a webinar on Thursday, December 8th, 3:30- 5 pm ET for an overview of the project and application technical assistance.”