Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Service: Exchange Works - Needle Exchange and Naloxone Distribution
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3756 | Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Fri 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| After Hours Phone | Mobile Outreach Services 905-330-3305 (North Halton 905-702-4200) * Mon-Thu 4:30 pm-8:30 pm |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| sexualhealth@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Sexual-Health/Harm-Reduction-Services |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Cate Bannan, 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 Halton's Needle Exchange Program. All services available at Sexual Health Clinics and via the Mobile Outreach Service Services offered: * safer injection supplies * safer steroid supplies * safer inhalation supplies * safer sex supplies * nasal naloxone training and kits * education * written information and referrals * STI and HIV testing, along with Hep A + B vaccines * presentations (by request) You can access Exchange Works by: * texting or calling Mobile Outreach Services (on a confidential cell phone) 905-330-3305 (North Halton: 905-702-4200) * Mon-Thu 4:30 pm-8:30 pm OR by visiting one of the Health Department's Sexual Health Clinic locations * needle exchange services are available at Burlington and Oakville clinics Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm * if the doors are locked during this time, please ring the doorbell Oakville: Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm Health@232, 232 South Service Road, Unit B Acton: Tuesday 11 am-4 pm 372 Queen Street Burlington: Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm Health@3350, 3350 Fairview Street Georgetown: Thursday 1:30 pm-5 pm 280 Guelph St E, Unit 76 Milton: Wednesday 1:30 pm-5 pm 217 Main Street, Unit 13, 2nd Floor |
| Hours | * Clinic hours * Mobile Outreach Mon-Thu 4:30 pm-8:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None ; Services are confidential and do not require a health card. |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Fairview St and Walkers Line |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department, Sexual Health and Needle Exchange |
| 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 |
| 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 |
