Health care and medical in Kelowna, British Columbia
Living Positive - Harm Reduction Pick Up
Offered by Living Positive Resource Centre Okanagan
In short
Harm reduction is a philosophy which focuses on minimizing death, disease, and injury associated with activities that may involve risk, while acknowledging and honouring an individuals ability to make their own decisions.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday from 2 pm - 4 pm
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, 2SLGBTQI+ people; Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Youth (13-24)
- 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, Being who I am, A fresh start
- Where
- 255 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2
- How to reach
- Contact through Living Positive Resource Centre Okanagan: (778) 753-5830 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
Harm reduction is a philosophy which focuses on minimizing death, disease, and injury associated with activities that may involve risk, while acknowledging and honouring an individuals ability to make their own decisions. Harm reduction can effectively prevent HIV, hepatitis C, and other drug-related harms. It is often the first or only link that an individual may have to the health and social service system and, as such, can provide a gateway to addictions treatment. Harm reduction interventions are relatively inexpensive and cost effective. They increase social and financial efficiency by interrupting the transmission of infectious diseases at a lower cost, rather than waiting to treat complications of advanced illness at a much higher cost. Above all, harm reduction saves lives.
When is it open?
Living Positive - Harm Reduction Pick Up is open Monday to Friday from 2 pm - 4 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (778) 753-5830, or use the website.
- Phone
- (778) 753-5830
- Website
- http://lprc.ca/harm-reduction/
Listed in Kelowna, British Columbia.
255 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2
255 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2Kelowna, British Columbia
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