Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Service: Exchange Works - Needle Exchange and Naloxone Distribution
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Record #:
OAK3756
Last Full Update:
22 Aug 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| After Hours Phone | If you require needle exchange and harm reduction services, including Naloxone, please call 905-330-3305; or North Halton 905-702-4200 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| needleexchange@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Sexual-Health/Harm-Reduction-Services |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton Twitter: https://twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Nicholle Russell RN, MScN, Manager, Sexual Health & Harm Reduction |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Exchange Works is a program of Halton Region’s Harm Reduction Services Services offered: * safer injection supplies * safer steroid supplies * safer inhalation supplies * safer sex supplies * nasal naloxone training and kits * education * written information and referrals All services available through Mobile Outreach Service, and at fixed locations Fixed Site Locations: * Burlington - Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street * Oakville - Health@232, 232 South Service Rd East, Unit B |
| Hours | Mobile Outreach Services: Mon-Thu 2 pm-6 pm Exchange Works fixed sites (Oakville & Burlington): Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | You can access Exchange Works by texting or calling mobile outreach services (on a confidential cell phone), at 905-330-3305 (North Halton 905-702-4200) OR, by walk-in to the Exchange Works fixed site locations |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None ; Services are confidential and do not require a health card. |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - all sexual health clinic locations ; free parking also available |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Treatment ; Harm Reduction Services |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Opioid Antidote Distribution Programs ; Safer Sex Education ; Substance Use Disorder Referrals |