Peel Health Services Department
Public Health, Peel Works Needle Exchange Program
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Record #:
CMH0050
Last Modified:
16 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
16 Apr 2019
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: www.peelregion.ca/health/needle-exchange/ |
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Description & Services
| Description | For the Needle Exchange & Safer Inhalation Kit Fixed Site Locations - see http://www.peelregion.ca/health/needle-exchange/ Peel Works Needle Exchange Program aims to prevent the spread of hepatitis B and C and HIV/AIDS among people who inject drugs (including steroids) while using a Harm Reduction philosophy. They provide: Free naloxone kits Sterile needles and injection equipment Safer inhalation equipment Safer piercing kits Sharps containers for disposal of used needles Pick up of used needles Information on safer drug use and steroid use Information on safer sex Free condoms and lube Referrals to other agencies for support and treatment Referrals to a Healthy Sexuality Clinic Public health nursing services: HIV testing (including the Rapid Test) Hepatitis A, B and C testing Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Free treatment for certain STIs Birth control, emergency contraceptive pill and pregnancy testing All services are free and confidential No Health Card Needed |
| Hours | Hours have changed, please see below: Needle Exchange Services Mon-Sat 4pm -11pm *Public Health Nursing Services Mon 4pm-11pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | All ages |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hurontario St and Derry Rd |
| Office Phone | Cell 647-225-1623 Region of Peel 905-791-7800 |
| Fax | 905-565-0399 |
| PWNEP@peelregion.ca | |
| Website | www.peelregion.ca/health/needle-exchange/ |
| Primary Contact | Danny Bilan, Peel Public Health; Phone: ext 2864 |
| Alternate Contact | Kim Lee, Public Health Nurse - Health Promotion and Harm Reduction Program, Peel Public Health; Phone: 905-791-7800 ext 750; Email: kim.lee@peelregion.ca |
Other Details
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Addictions ; AIDS ; Drug use ; Drugs ; Hepatitis ; Information and referral ; Mental health ; Preventive measures ; Regional government ; Sexuality |