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Record #: ALL0182
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 26 Sep 2023

Description

Description (Service) Needle exchange program available to help prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis B and C that may occur through the sharing of or the improper disposal of needles, crack smoking equipment and other drug paraphernalia by providing a reliable and accessible supply of sterile injecting and smoking equipment that will assist in reducing the risk of blood borne infections.

Service is anonymous.

Clients are encouraged to place their used needles in the containers provided to them and return them to the CONTACT office. Clients can drop off their used needles in any closed container, such as a coffee tin. Additional personal disposal containers are available upon request.

Available equipment at this location:
  • Sharps containers
  • Longs - thicker needles
  • Shorts - thinner needles
  • Regular needles
  • Safe inhalation kits
  • Kits for hormone injections
  • Kits for steroids
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Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Alliston
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk in, call or email.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community New Tecumseth
Address & Map
Community Service Centre South Simcoe, Town Square
39 Victoria St E
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1T3
 
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Intersection Victoria St E and Centre St S
Mailing Address PO Box 932 
39 Victoria St E 
New Tecumseth, ON 
Canada L9R 1W1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-435-4900
Fax 705-435-1106
E-Mail krystal@contactcommunityservices.ca
Website www.contactcommunityservices.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CONTACTCommunityServices/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contactcommunityservices/?hl=en
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/CONTACTalliston
Primary Contact Krystal Galbraith, Housing Services Manager; Phone: ext 213

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