Grey Bruce Public Health, Needle Syringe Exchange and Naloxone Program

Grey Bruce Public Health

Service: Needle Syringe Exchange and Naloxone Program

Record #: GRE0366

Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024

Last Full Update: 02 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Grey Bruce Public Health's Harm Reduction and Substance Overdose/Poisoning Prevention Program provides free and confidential services, equipment, and supplies to people who use drugs.

Aims to prevent the spread of HIV and other blood-borne illnesses and help control unsafe disposal of needles in the community.

Provides:

sterile needles, alcohol swabs, filters, sterile water, tourniquets, and cookers;
disposal of used needles and other drug-use equipment;
safer smoking kits;
condoms and lube;
wound care kits.

Naloxone kits and training are available to people who use drugs, along with their friends or family members or other persons who are able to help someone at risk of an opioid overdose. Naloxone kits are also available from participating pharmacies and community partners.

Also provides referrals to other social and health services.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call for more information. Additional locations in Grey and Bruce are listed on website OR Where to get a free naloxone kit
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	101 17th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 0A5
Intersection	2nd Ave E and 17th St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-376-9420
Toll Free Phone	1-800-263-3456
Fax	519-376-0605
E-Mail	theclinic@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Website	www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Primary Contact	Monica Blair, Interim Program Manager, Harm Reduction; Phone: ext 1289; Email: m.blair@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Mailing Address	101 17th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 0A5