Mental health and addictions in Merritt, British Columbia
Ask Wellness Merritt - Drug Checking
Offered by Ask Wellness Society - Kamloops
In short
The Community Drug Checking Service, in partnership with Interior Health Authority and the BC Centre for Substance Use, allows free testing of substance samples that is both fast and anonymous.
- Hours
- Every Thursday
- Who it is for
- Adults, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People on a low income; 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, 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
- 2196 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC V1K
- How to reach
- (250) 299-7219 · Website
- Last verified
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About this service
The Community Drug Checking Service, in partnership with Interior Health Authority and the BC Centre for Substance Use, allows free testing of substance samples that is both fast and anonymous. The service makes use of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), to analyze and identify components within substances to increase awareness for individuals who use. Samples are taken every Thursday at the ASK Wellness Society 2196 Quilchena Ave location and continue to lead to immediate drug alerts sent out by IHA. These alerts are designed to reduce the immediate risk to individuals using substances and mitigate the continued rise of overdose rates across the Province.
Who can use it?
Free testing of substance samples.
When is it open?
Ask Wellness Merritt - Drug Checking is open Every Thursday.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 299-7219, or use the website.
Listed in Merritt, British Columbia.
2196 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC V1K
2196 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC V1KMerritt, British Columbia
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