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What is a fentanyl test strip?
A test strip is a small tool that checks if your drugs have been mixed with fentanyl, a powerful, deadly opioid. You can’t smell it. You can’t see it. But it’s killing brothers in our city every day. Test strips are free, fast, and easy to use. No judgment. No names. Just safety.
Test strips are free, fast, and easy to use. No judgment. No names. Just safety.
Quick Facts Strip
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Fentanyl is up to 50× stronger than heroin.
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One test strip can save your life.
Pickup & Drop‑off Locations
Free & Confidential, and no questions asked.
Equitas Safe Point:
1267 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
Hours: Tues-Fri 11a-7p, Sat 9a-2pm
Hope Resource Center- Linden
1697 Manchester Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Hours: Tues/Thurs 9a-1p
Hope Resource Center- Hilltop
496 S Wheatland Ave, Columbus, OH 43204-3110
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9a-2p
Ready to drop off?
Bring your used strip or gear to help us test and track fentanyl.
How to Use a Test Strip
Step 1: Prep
Mix a small amount of your drug with water in a clean cap or container.
Step 2: Dip
Place the test strip in the water for 15 seconds.
Step 3: Wait + Read
Wait 1 minute.
One line = Positive for fentanyl ( Dangerous). Two lines = No fentanyl found (Safer—but still use with caution)
Why drop off your used strip?
When you drop off your test strip (or any leftover drug gear), you're helping us track where the most dangerous stuff is in Columbus.
This helps keep you, your friends, and your neighborhood safer.
All drop-offs are confidential, no questions asked
Remember
Even if a strip shows no fentanyl, that doesn’t mean it’s 100% safe.
Always:
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Use with someone nearby
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Go slow
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Keep Narcan with you
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Never use alone
Your life matters.
Protect yourself.
Protect your circle.
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What is Fentanyl?
An extremely powerful opioid, 50 times stronger than heroin. Often hidden in pills, powder, even marijuana—leading to high overdose risk.
Why Test?
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it. Testing strips are the only way to detect fentanyl before use.
About Fentanyl & Harm Reduction
Resources
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Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT): Buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone
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Behavioral therapies & peer support
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Local partners: Faith‑based orgs, sober homes, re‑entry programs.
Get Involved
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Volunteer at a distribution site
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Host a test strip drop‑off in your community
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Organize an educational talk at local spots (barbershops/churches)