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Program:
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Northwest Points Harm Reduction Program
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Needle Exchange location hours listed on website
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Service Description:
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Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy livingAdministers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts
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
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Fees:
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Service - Hepatitis A & B vaccinations; None; High-risk individuals may be available to receive vaccination free
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Application:
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Hepatitis A & B vaccinations for high-risk individuals
- Apply through Sexual Health clinic or Needle Exchange program
- Requires verbal in-person assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Area Served:
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Kenora and Rainy River
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