Harm Reduction Supplies and Services
Addictions / Substance Use and Sexual Health
Provided by Northern Health
Promotes healthy communities and helps communities provide services that are caring and sensitive to the needs of the community.
What is harm reduction?
Helping people with risky behaviours reduce their risk and the risk to others.
Provides supports and services to improve overall health.
Contributes by strengthening services, advocating for the rights and dignity for those who use substances or have risky behaviours (i.e. reduce disease transmission, reduce the number of deaths due to overdose, and reduce violence).
Further information about the harm reduction can be found in the BC community guide.
Harm reduction programs and services vary by community and location: Enhancing client resources, supports, skills and knowledge
Nursing services
Mental health and addictions services
Methadone maintenance programs
Condom distribution
Community health education
Distribution of harm reduction supplies (e.g. needle exchange)
Engaging clients and referrals to community resources
Contact your local Health unit to find information on the resources available in your community.
Harm reduction programs and services vary by community and location:
Contact your local Health unit to find information on the resources available in your community.
Compilation/directory: https://www.northernhealth.ca/health...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Northern Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Houston Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT Clinic) - Houston Health Centre - Addictions Treatment
- Adult Withdrawal Management Unit (AWMU, aka Detox)
- Adult Addiction Day Treatment Program
Availability
Service area: Northern Health Area
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Sexual Health
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.