Food and nutrition in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Mobile Health Van
Offered by Purpose Society
In short
Our Health Van travels throughout various communities seven days a week and serves people who use drugs, sex workers and street-engaged populations in New Westminster, Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and other communities upon request.
- Hours
- Day and night, Monday to Sunday, seven days a week.
- Who it is for
- Populations in New Westminster, Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and other communities upon request
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- Mobile Services. No Specific Location Available., Port Coquitlam, BC
- How to reach
- (604) 351-1885 · mail@purposesociety.org · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Our Health Van travels throughout various communities seven days a week and serves people who use drugs, sex workers and street-engaged populations in New Westminster, Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and other communities upon request. Wave us down or call us if you would like to access these services:
- Harm reduction supplies (condoms, lube, needles, syringes, pipes, sharps containers)
- Sharps disposal
- Take Home Naloxone kits and training
- Drug checking (fentanyl test strips)
- Hygiene supplies
- Referrals to community resources
- Emergency snacks
- To report a bad date or obtain a warning sheet of dangerous Johns.
- To access the health van, call (604)-351-1885. If you are interested in becoming a peer in the peer-to-peer harm reduction distribution program, let us know, and we may be able to provide you with the proper training, supplies, and a small monthly honorarium.
The service is operated day and night, Monday to Sunday, seven days a week.
Who can use it?
Populations in New Westminster, Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and other communities upon request
When is it open?
Mobile Health Van is open Day and night, Monday to Sunday, seven days a week..
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 351-1885, email mail@purposesociety.org, or use the website.
Listed in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Mobile Services. No Specific Location Available., Port Coquitlam, BC
Mobile Services. No Specific Location Available., Port Coquitlam, BCPort Coquitlam, British Columbia
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