We provide needle exchange services for anyone wanting to dispose of used needles in a safe and legal way. We also provide clean needles, sterile water, alcohol wipes and health information to encourage safer injecting practices. The goals of our needle exchange services are to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other diseases. Needle exchange services also reduce the of discarded needles in public and the incidence of needle-stick injuries. Transfer the needle to the container.
Harm reduction aims to keep people safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from high-risk behaviour. The BC Harm Reduction Program provides supplies and resources to enhance knowledge, skills, and supports for individuals, families and communities to be safer and healthier. Sharing needles and other injection supplies, such as cookers or water, increases the likelihood of spreading HIV and Hepatitis C. Other supplies are also provided to prevent physical damage to skin, lips and blood vessels. To receive supplies, please contact the harm reduction coordinator for your regional health authority.
A full list of supplies and contact information for the coordinator in your health region is available here.
Visit our knowledge exchange website, Toward The Heartwhich features:. We are grateful for the ongoing leadership and support of the Harm Reduction Strategies and Services Committee which guides the provincial supply distribution program. : Program updates. Search related content: harm reductionsupplies.
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October 6. August 5. May 6. April 5. March 6. February 5. October 4. September 2. Supplies for safer sex : assorted male condoms, female condoms, lubricant Supplies for safer injection use : assorted needles and syringes, sterile water, cookers disposable spoonsacidifier, tourniquet, alcohol swabs, personal sharps containers Supplies for safer inhalation : tubing and cutters to make mouthpiecesbrass screens, wooden push sticks.
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