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SWCHC - Eccles Branch - Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation (Gear, Van and Outreach)

Offered by Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) - Eccles Branch

Website checked March 2026

In short

The Needle Exchange & Safer Inhalation (NESI) Program offers harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including safer inhalation and injection supplies, collection and disposal of used equipment, and peer support in a non-judgmental environment.

What it helps with
Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start, Someone who has been through it
Where
55 Eccles St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3
How to reach
Contact through Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) - Eccles Branch: (613) 238-8210 · info@swchc.on.ca · Website
Last verified
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About this service
- 4 p.m.. Gear can also be accessed in the evening Monday to Saturday from 5pm - 10:30pm by contacting the NESI van at 613-761-0003.

The Needle Exchange & Safer Inhalation (NESI) Program offers harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including safer inhalation and injection supplies, collection and disposal of used equipment, and peer support in a non-judgmental environment. Harm Reduction Outreach workers provide harm reduction health education and support, including informal case management according to the needs of each client in collaboration with existing supports, meeting clients where they are at and providing accessible, point-of-contact supports. Community Workers are staff with lived or living experiene of substance use who provide peer support and services within the program.

How do I get in touch?

Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.

55 Eccles St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3

55 Eccles St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3Ottawa, Ontario

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