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Physical Address:
​906 H Street NE,
​Washington, D.C. 20002

Mailing Address:
PO Box 90738
​Washington, DC 20090

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Phone number       202-232-8150

Hours            

Monday: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday -Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm

Friday: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mission 

HIPS promotes the health, rights, and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by sexual exchange and/or drug use due to choice, coercion, or circumstance. HIPS provides compassionate harm reduction services, advocacy, and community engagement that is respectful, non-judgmental, and affirms and honors individual power and agency. 

Vision

We believe that those engaged in sex work, sex trade, and drug use should be able to live healthy, self-determined, and self-sufficient lives free from stigma, violence, criminalization or oppression. We will achieve this through engaging sex workers, drug users and our communities in challenging structural barriers to health, safety, and prosperity.

Services

With our new Center for Health and Achievement our services have expanded! We always offer syringe exchange, both through our drop in center or via delivery on our outreach van, condom distribution, access to overdose prevention supplies, and linkage to HIPS full menu of support services. Clients can come to our drop in center Monday - Friday for showers and laundry and access to our clothing closet.   For an up to date list of the services we offer click here.
HIPS  is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization that relies on support from over 100 dedicated volunteers, local community advocates, religious organizations, private foundations, and business to support our work.  Your individual donations support HIPS unfunded programs and makes a huge impact on the communities we serve.  Your donation amount is 100% tax deductible.
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HIPS is proud to be a part of the Combined Federal Campaign through LGBT Community Charities - CFC # 30257

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"I like HIPS because the people are honest and compassionate, they really put themselves on the line for us everyday."

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  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Who We Are >
      • Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Interns
    • Partners
    • Impact
    • Supporters
    • Jobs
  • How We Improve Lives
    • Our Services
  • Get Involved
    • Intern
    • Volunteer
  • Advocacy
    • Policy
    • Chosen Few
    • Sex Worker Advocates Coalition (SWAC)
    • Advisory Neighborhood Commission Training
    • Media Inquiries
    • HIPS in the News
    • Videos
  • Swag
    • Tee Shirts & Tanks
    • Sweatshirts
    • Hats
    • Phone Cases
    • Mugs
    • Tote Bags
    • Posters
  • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Resources and Referrals
    • Harm Reduction
    • Transgender Resources
    • Housing Resources
    • Syringe Exchange
    • Employment Resources