Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Northwest Points Harm Reduction Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

Program:	Northwest Points Harm Reduction Program

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora

Description of Services:	Promotes reduction of harm for drug users Provides sterile needles and clean drug preparation equipment Provides safe disposal of used needles and equipment Supplies free condoms Provides Hepatitis A and B vaccinations Provides safe inhalation kits Gives referrals to counselling, methadone and rehabilitation services Provides education on safer injecting practices and overdose prevention Raises public awareness of health options for drug users Sharps Box and Needle Distribution Sites listed on the website


Fees:	Service - Hepatitis A & B vaccinations; None; High-risk individuals may be available to receive vaccination free

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	No restrictions

Application:	Hepatitis A & B vaccinations for high-risk individuals Apply through Sexual Health clinic or Needle Exchange program Requires verbal in-person assessment

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-468-3147

Toll-Free:	1-800-830-5978

Crisis:	1-866-888-8988

After Hours:	1-866-475-6505

Fax:	807-468-4970


Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca/our-services/harm-reduction/

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Hours:	Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm Needle Exchange location hours listed on website

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/30/2024

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