Harm Reduction: Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation Program
Status:
Location:
Open
420 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2N6, Canada
Format:
In Person
Contact Information:
613-233-4443
Schedule:
Every Friday at 1:00 p.m. – there is a draw (people show up and put their names in the bag). **Door’s closed at 1:00 p.m. so be on time!** Names are drawn to fill all the shifts for the following week – and the schedule is completed.
Monday Community clean up at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Community clean up AND kit making at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday Community Clean up at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Community Clean Up at 1:30 p.m.
Friday Community Clean Up at 1:30 p.m. after the draw.
About the Program
Harm reduction health education, needle exchange and gear for people who use drugs.
Additional Details
Site is a harm reduction program. You can exchange needles, get safer inhalation and injection supplies.
The staff has personal experience with substance abuse and is there to support you.
Visit our SITE office:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Thursdays: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Peer Projects
We want your skills! Anyone with lived experience who is looking to participate in the Peer Projects hosted weekly at 420 Cooper Street can sign up in front of the SITE office every Friday.
Every Friday at 1:00 p.m. – there is a draw (people show up and put their names in the bag). **Door’s closed at 1:00 p.m. so be on time!** Names are drawn to fill all the shifts for the following week – and the schedule is completed
Monday Community clean up at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Community clean up AND kit making at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday Community Clean up at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Community Clean Up at 1:30 p.m.
Friday Community Clean Up at 1:30 p.m. after the draw.
There are 2 spots available per session and each individual will receive a cash honorarium for participating!
