Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Site at Central Community Health Centre
- 132 West Esplanade North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A2
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- Main: (604) 983-6700
- Fax: (604) 983-6883
We provide needle exchange services for anyone wanting to dispose of used needles safely and legally. We also provide clean needles, sterile water, alcohol wipes and health information to encourage safer injecting practices. The goal of our needle exchange services is to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other diseases. Needle exchange services also reduce the number of discarded needles in public and the incidence of needle-stick injuries.
How to access
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Drop in
Visit us during regular hours for needle disposal and harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Resources
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Needle Recovery Program
Recovering discarded needles safely and quickly from Vancouver neighbourhoods.
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Central Community Health Centre
Community health centres provide a range of health care services in a single location, including access to public and community health nurses, mental health and addiction counsellors, dental clinics for children, speech therapists, nutritionists, youth drop-in health clinics and more.
Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Sites
Harm reduction and needle distribution sites provide harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions services and other social supports.