Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Service: Exchange Works - Needle Exchange and Naloxone Distribution
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3756 | Last Full Update: 09 Dec 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Fri 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| After Hours Phone | If you require needle exchange and harm reduction services, including Naloxone, please call 905-330-3305 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| needleexchange@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Sexual-Health/Harm-Reduction-Services |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Susanne Medeiros, Acting Manager, Sexual Health & Harm Reduction |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Exchange Works is Halton's Needle Exchange Program * all services available at Sexual Health Clinics and via the Mobile Outreach Service Services offered: * safer injection supplies * safer steroid supplies * safer inhalation supplies * safer sex supplies * nasal naloxone training and kits * education * written information and referrals |
| Hours | To help protect staff and clients from the spread of COVID-19, Halton Region Sexual Health Clinics are suspended until further notice * If you require needle exchange and harm reduction services, including Naloxone, please call 905-330-3305 * For all other sexual health, smoking cessation and harm reduction services please visit your health care provider or a walk in clinic or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 We apologize for any inconvenience. To learn more, please visit halton.ca/COVID19 |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None ; Services are confidential and do not require a health card. |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Fairview St and Walkers Line |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department, Sexual Health and Needle Exchange |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - all sexual health clinic locations ; free parking also available |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Treatment ; Harm Reduction Services |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Opioid Antidote Distribution Programs ; Safer Sex Education ; Substance Use Disorder Referrals |