PHP has overcome these barriers through its peer-based, client-centered services, and presently has more than 4,000 registered participants in its harm reduction/syringe exchange programs. All participants are either HIV-infected or at high risk for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. Of the participants we serve 25% female; 69% male and 6% registered as transgender. 24% are African American, 29% Latino/a and 46% are white and 1% each are Asian/Pacific Islander or Native American.

The majority of participants are older, long-term drug users. Less than 1% are under 20; 17% 20-29; 34% 30-39; 36% 40-49 and 13% over 49 years old.

In order to ensure that PHP is responsive to the needs of its clients, a Participant Advisory Committee (PAC) has been formed to identify potential problems in PHP's delivery of services and to find solutions to those problems. The PAC also provides a mechanism for participant input into PHP's procedures and operations.

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