We provide harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies to people of all ages. We also offer harm reduction education and referrals to health services, substance use services and other social supports.

How to access

  • Drop in

    Visit the Richmond Hospital Emergency Department for harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking & Transportation

The emergency department entrance is on Gilbert Road.

Two designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors on the ground floor on the parkade. Charging is available for a maximum of four hours per visit. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.

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More about this service

Richmond Hospital (RH)

Richmond Hospital (RH) and its community partners provide a broad range of health services to residents.

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.