Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Needle Distribution Service

Procédé et formulaires

Call Program Manager to request a service introduction package which includes all forms to be completed
Once the community-based program has been set-up, supplies will be shipped upon order

Admissibilité / population desservie

First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region

Frais

None

Contacts

Alyssa Arnott - Harm Reduction Coordinator
807-737-5134 * alyssa.arnott@slfnha.com
Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com

Langues

English

Notes sur la langue

Interpretive Services

Accessibilité

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Description des services:

Provides support for First Nation communities who would like to develop local Needle Distribution programs
Offers the following services:

A guideline manual about program operation
Individual kits with sterile injection drug using equipment
Other safe drug using equipment upon request
Free shipping to community Band Offices, Health Centres etc, for community distribution
Provision of sharps containers for safe disposal reducing the number of used needles discarded in a community