Minimizing the Harms and Stigmas of Drug Use in Maricopa County
Shot in the Dark has been delivering reliable and equitable health services to people who use drugs (PWUD) in Maricopa County since 2010.
Areas of Impact
We started as a word-of-mouth syringe delivery and disposal service. Over the last decade and a half, we’ve expanded services to include drug checking kits, naloxone distribution, and other vital services for underserved community members.
Safe drug use
Ensure PWUD can protect themselves from the harms of drug use by having reliable access to safe drug use supplies.
Syringe access
Prevent the spread of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs through no-cost syringe access and disposal.
Overdose prevention
Reduce overdose deaths by distributing drug checking kits, naloxone, and community education.
2023 Impact Highlights
3000+ volunteer hours go into powering our sites and services every year. In 2023 we:
8674
Participant interactions
151,680
Sterile syringes distributed
6223
Naloxone kits distributed
315
Reported overdose reversals
Past Impact Reports
Keep Our Impact Going
We’re powered by thousands of volunteer hours, donations from our community, and a grant from Maricopa County. Your support is vital to our work.
