Mental health and addictions in O'Leary, Prince Edward Island
PEI Needle Exchange Program - O'Leary
Offered by Alberton Western Hospital
15 Mackinnon Dr, O'leary, PE C0B 1V0
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
- 15 Mackinnon Dr, O'leary, PE C0B 1V0
- 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 - O'Leary 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 O'Leary, Prince Edward Island.
15 Mackinnon Dr, O'leary, PE C0B 1V0
15 Mackinnon Dr, O'leary, PE C0B 1V0O'Leary, Prince Edward Island
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