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Program:
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Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Needle Distribution Service
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-5189
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-337-0081
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Fax:
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807-737-6195
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Address:
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c/o c/o Regional Wellness Response
PO Box 1300 c/o Approaches to Community Wellbeing
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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54 Front St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Serves as the office for the Regional Wellness Response team
- Located at Front St in the Centennial Centre building
- Closest intersection is at Front St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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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
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=171460
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