Health care and medical in Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa Public Health - Site Needle and Syringe Program
Offered by Ottawa Public Health
In short
The availability of these programs have been deemed a necessary public health measure to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, primarily HIV and Hepatitis-C virus, and to minimize the risks associated with substance use in society.
- Who it is for
- Pregnancy and before birth
- What it helps with
- Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 179 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
- How to reach
- (613) 234-4641 · healthsante@ottawa.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The availability of these programs have been deemed a necessary public health measure to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, primarily HIV and Hepatitis-C virus, and to minimize the risks associated with substance use in society.
Services provided
- distribution of harm reduction supplies (injecting and inhalation supplies)
- distribution of condoms and lube
- health education/ promotion
- substance use counselling
- general counselling and support
- referral to health and social service agencies including drug treatment services
- Peer Overdose Prevention Program(POPP) please reference below for more information
Clinical services offered:
- confidential testing Hep B, Hep C
- anonymous and confidential HIV testing
- rapid point of care HIV test (for those who qualify)
- confidential testing for STBBIs; gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
- Hep A and B vaccinations; Seasonal Influenza vaccine
- pregnancy testing
- emergency contraception (Plan B)
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 234-4641, email healthsante@ottawa.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.
179 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
179 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9Ottawa, Ontario
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