Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Site at Gibsons Health Unit
- 821 Gibsons Way Gibsons, BC V0N 1V8
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- Gibsons Health Unit: (604) 984-5070
- Harm reduction worker cell: (604) 741-1082
- Fax: (604) 984-5075
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
Drop in for needle disposal and harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Mobile service is available Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Parking & Transportation
Parking available at the site and a bus stop is located close by.
Gibsons Health Unit
Gibsons Health Unit is a community health centre that provides a range of health care services in a single location.
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.