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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
ACCKWA at St. John's Soup Kitchen
2nd Floor, 97 Victoria Street North 
519-745-8928
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 2 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

Monday - Friday
1 - 4 p.m.

 

Pre-made kits ONLY available at this time

Nursing services not available

Outdoor disposal bin available 24 hours

 

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
OATC Cambridge
150 Main Street
519-624-6311
Seven days a week Hours vary - call or check OATC Cambridge website for hours of operation Regular services available 
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
ACCKWA at St. John's Soup Kitchen
2nd Floor, 97 Victoria Street North 
519-745-8928
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 2 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

Monday - Friday
1 - 4 p.m.

Pre-made kits ONLY available at this time

Nursing services not available

Outdoor disposal bin available 24 hours

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:

  • Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
  • Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy
Infection Prevention 
  • Infection Prevention
  • Safer Injecting
  • Safer Crack-Smoking
  • HIV and Hepatitis C
Naloxone Videos 
  • The Five Facts about Naloxone Video
  • Naloxone Administration Video
  • Naloxone Made Easy Video
  • Naloxone Signs and Symptoms Infographic

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.

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