The Van Needle Syringe Program
Contact the Positive Health Network to complete an application if you are interested in volunteering for the Van Needle Syringe program.
Did you know?
The Van Needle Syringe program provides:
- harm reduction education
- supplies (e.g., needles, safer inhalation kits, etc.)
- needle disposal
- other services & referrals
To find local agencies distributing Harm Reduction Supplies, click the following link and enter your location: https://ohrdp.ca/find-supplies/
To find local agencies distributing Naloxone, clinic the following link and enter your location: https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit
Operating Hours
- Monday to Sunday, 7 to 11 pm (excluding holidays)
- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11 am to 3 pm
- Select Tuesdays, 11am to 3pm following Monday statutory holidays (i.e. Tuesdays following Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving Monday)
Accessing the Program
Call or text 905-317-9966 during listed operating hours.
- Call the Van early so we can get to you before 11 pm
- All services are confidential
Available Services
- Delivery of free needles, syringes, safer sex supplies and safe injection supplies such as alcohol swabs, sterile water, cookers, ascorbic acid and filters. Supplies are not available to clients with diabetes.
- Sharps containers and disposal of needles.
- Counselling and referrals for drug and alcohol use, detox, health care and shelters.
- Refills of naloxone. Find out where to get new overdose prevention kits and training.
- Safer inhalation supplies.
- These services are offered to prevent blood borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis infections by helping clients avoid shared needles and equipment.
Harm Reduction Supplies - Visit ohrdp.ca/find-supplies to find local agencies distributing Harm Reduction Supplies
Naloxone Kits - Visit ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit to find local agencies distributing Naloxone
For information Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm call Public Health Services - Harm Reduction Program at 905-546-4276