Harm Reduction

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Naloxone kit

Harm reduction includes programs and policies that aim to reduce the potential health, social, and economic effects of drug use. This can include (but does not require) stopping drug use.

Harm reduction benefits people who use drugs, their families, and the community. Public Health is required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide harm reduction strategies and services.

Injecting drugs, including steroids, is always risky. Sharing needles and other drug equipment puts you at risk of getting an infection through your blood. Harm reduction strategies and services help prevent the spread of infections including HIV, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B.

Needle Syringe Program Locations

Kitchener

Agency	Hours	Service Information
The Working Centre - St. John's Soup Kitchen 2nd Floor, 97 Victoria Street North 519-745-8928	Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Daytime drop in for unsheltered people only (18+) others will not be allowed into the building. Other restrictions may apply, consult with staff on site for more information.
ACCKWA - Safepoint Needle Exchange Program 5-1770 King Street East 519-570-3687	Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Delivery Available Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 519-221-1402	Clients are asked to use the buzzer, screen at door and then orders will be brought out
Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) 150 Duke Street West 519-575-4400	Seven days a week 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Supplies available as usual ACCKWA distributing supplies on first floor at CTS Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m.
OATC Kitchener 509 Park Street 519-746-1919	Seven days a week Hours vary - call or check OATC Park Street website for hours of operation	Regular services available
OATC Kitchener East 1253 King Street East, Unit 4 519-279-6078	Seven days a week Hours vary - call or check OATC King Street website for hours of operation	Regular services available
oneROOF Youth Services 35 Sheldon Avenue North 519-742-2788 ext 207	Seven days a week 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Only available to youth staying at oneROOF, no community access at this time
Sanguen Community Health Van Call or text The Van at 519-591-4826 to find out where they are - or to request a visit.	Thursdays 6 - 9 p.m.	Pre-made harm reduction bags and pre-made snack bags will be given out, as well as Naloxone.
Towards Recovery Clinic 1145 King Street East 519-579-9647	Monday - Saturday - call for hours of operation

Waterloo

Agency

Hours

Service Information

Region of Waterloo Public Health
2nd Floor, 99 Regina St. South
519-575-4400

No services available at this time

Cambridge

Agency	Hours	Service information
The Bridges 26 Simcoe Street (across from Shoppers Drug Mart) 519-624-9990		Services available only to residents staying at the shelter
Region of Waterloo Public Health 1st Floor, 150 Main Street 519-575-4400		No services available at this time
Sanguen Community Health Van Call or text The Van at 519-591-4826 to find out where they are - or to request a visit	Tuesdays 4:15 - 6 p.m.
ACCKWA Drop in 1st Floor, 150 Main Street	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 - 4 p.m.	Supplies available

Safe sharps disposal

For information on how to safely dispose of needles and locations of outdoor sharps disposal kiosks in Waterloo Region, check the Safe Sharps Disposal page.

Naloxone

Naloxone can be used in the event of an opiate overdose. Naloxone is available to individuals at risk for opioid overdose and to those close to them.

Naloxone Program Locations

Kitchener

Agency	Hours	Service Information
The Working Centre - St. John's Soup Kitchen 2nd Floor, 97 Victoria Street North 519-745-8928	Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Daytime drop in for unsheltered people only (18+) others will not be allowed into the building. Other restrictions may apply, consult with staff on site for more information.
ACCKWA - Safepoint Needle Exchange Program 5-1770 King Street East 519-570-3687	Monday - Friday 12 - 4 p.m. Delivery available Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 519-221-1402	Clients are asked to use the buzzer, screen at door and then Naloxone kits will be brought out
Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) 150 Duke Street West 519-575-4400	Seven days a week 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Supplies available as usual ACCKWA distributing supplies on first floor at CTS Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m.
oneROOF Youth Services 35 Sheldon Avenue North 519-742-2788 ext 207	Seven days a week 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Only available to youth staying at oneROOF, no community access at this time
Ray of Hope Youth Addiction Services 659 King Street East #230 519-743-2311	Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Services available only to clients of Ray of Hope
Sanguen Community Health Van Call or text The Van at 519-591-4826 to find out where they are - or to request a visit	Thursdays 6 - 9 p.m.	Pre-made harm reduction bags and pre-made snack bags will be given out, as well as Naloxone

Waterloo

Agency	Hours	Service Information
Region of Waterloo Public Health 2nd Floor, 99 Regina St. South 519-575-4400		No services available at this time
Supportive Housing of Waterloo 362 Erb Street West 519-886-8200	Seven days a week 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Naloxone available to non-residents

Cambridge

Agency	Hours	Service information
ACCKWA Satellite Office 54 Ainslie Street South Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank 519-622-6550 ext. 117	Closed	No services available at this time
The Bridges 26 Simcoe Street (across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart) 519-624-9990		Services available only to residents staying at the shelter
Langs Main Site in Preston 1145 Concession Road 519-624-6311	Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Clients are instructed to go through the front door and turn left to the clinical area, then speak with a staff member
Region of Waterloo Public Health 1st Floor, 150 Main Street 519-575-4400		No services available at this time
Sanguen Community Health Van Call or text The Van at 519-591-4826 to find out where they are - or to request a visit	Tuesdays 4:15 - 6 p.m.
ACCKWA Drop in 1st Floor, 150 Main Street	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 - 4 p.m.	Naloxone kits available

For more information about where to get a naloxone kit in Ontario, check the Where to get a free naloxone kit page.

Overdose Prevention and Services

Overdose Prevention

For information on overdose prevention in Waterloo Region visit:

Infection Prevention

Naloxone Videos

For more videos on overdose, visit also Municipal Drug Strategy Network in Ontario.

For any questions or comments on this page, send an email to Harmreduction@regionofwaterloo.ca.