Mental health and addictions in Kamloops, British Columbia
Ask Wellness Kamloops - Overdose Prevention Site (ODP)
Offered by Ask Wellness Society - Kamloops
In short
Overdose Prevention serves as a first point of contact for those facing homelessness, or anybody who is affected by substance use and does not know where to turn.
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people; 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 433 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G9
- How to reach
- (778) 257-1292 · info@askwellness.ca · Website
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About this service
Overdose Prevention serves as a first point of contact for those facing homelessness, or anybody who is affected by substance use and does not know where to turn. We connect community members in need with health and housing resources.
HARM REDUCTION: Staff are available 8:30-4:30, seven days a week, at the back of the 433 Tranquille location to provide harm reduction and education. 24/7 vending machine designed by Smart Solutions that delivers harm reduction supplies, as well as digitally provides information about referrals and emergency services.
OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITE: An observation room where people can use (injection only) under the supervision of a trained worker. Staff can monitor and intervene, should an overdose occur.
NEEDLE PICK-UP: This program contributes by sweeping the North Shore corridor and safely disposing of harm reduction materials. ODP runs the Needle Pick-Up Hotline where community members can contact ASK to arrange for safe disposal of harm reduction materials.
Who can use it?
Anybody who is affected by substance use and does not know where to turn.
How do I get in touch?
Call (778) 257-1292, email info@askwellness.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Kamloops, British Columbia.
433 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G9
433 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G9Kamloops, British Columbia
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