Health care and medical in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton Public Health Services - The Van
In short
The VAN is a confidential service provided in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services that travels anywhere in Hamilton and is available at a requested meeting spot.
- Hours
- 7 days a week, 7pm-11 pm
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults; Youth, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- Mobile Service - Please Call To Arrange A Meeting Spot Anywhere In Hamilton
- How to reach
- (905) 317-9966 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this organization
The VAN is a confidential service provided in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services that travels anywhere in Hamilton and is available at a requested meeting spot.
A mobile van will deliver new needles and harm reduction supplies to you upon request. Some of the supplies available on The VAN are:
- Condoms
- Lube
- Safe piercing kits
- Cookers/spoons
- 10 packs of 1cc syringes
- 2 hit kits
- Ties
- 10 packs of 28g
- 10 packs of 26.5g
- 3ml syringes
- 1cc syringes
- Needle tips of different sizes
- Alcohol swabs/prep pads
- Sterile water
- Sharps containers
- Educational pamphlets and information on things such as vein care, safer injection information, coping with triggers, etc.
Other van services include information about safe injection and referral cards for multiple services in the community including addiction counselling and detox.
Everyone is encouraged to return used needles
When is it open?
Hamilton Public Health Services - The Van is open 7 days a week, 7pm-11 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 317-9966, or use the website.
- Phone
- (905) 317-9966
- Website
- https://aidsnetwork.ca/the-van/
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
Mobile Service - Please Call To Arrange A Meeting Spot Anywhere In Hamilton
Mobile Service - Please Call To Arrange A Meeting Spot Anywhere In HamiltonHamilton, Ontario
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