Mental health and addictions in Alberton, Prince Edward Island
PEI Needle Exchange Program - Alberton
Offered by Alberton Western Hospital
148 Poplar St, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
In short
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that is spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs.
- Hours
- Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Where
- 148 Poplar St, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
- How to reach
- (902) 368-6130 · healthpei@gov.pe.ca · Website
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About this service
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that is spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs. The program is a harm reduction initiative and offers services such as:
- needle exchange with safe needle disposal;
- immunization counselling and immunization;
- vein/wound care;
- sexual health counselling;
- health teaching to support optimal health;
- referrals to other care providers;
- Naloxone kits for people who are at risk of opioid related overdoses; and
- detox information
When is it open?
PEI Needle Exchange Program - Alberton is open Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m..
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 368-6130, email healthpei@gov.pe.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Alberton, Prince Edward Island.
148 Poplar St, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
148 Poplar St, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0Alberton, Prince Edward Island
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