Harm Reduction

The focus of theses services is to improve the wellbeing of people who are vulnerable to blood-borne infections, due to social and economic barriers, substance use, mental illness, sex work and/or isolation.

• Individual and confidential support, advocacy and links to other services.
• Community education and awareness.
• Provision and distribution of harm reduction supplies.
• Training in the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program. You could save a life!
• Collection and proper disposal of used sharps and harm reduction supplies.
• Peer support is an important aspect of this program. People with shared experiences can connect with each other to discuss topics that are important to them.
• Support for transportation to medical appointments.
• Peer training, employment and mentorship.
• Connections with healthcare and community-based service providers to promote the latest science and good practices for prevention and treatment.
• Community collaboration in developing strategies to best support community needs.