Health care and medical in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Needle Exchange Program - Summerside
Offered by Alberton Western Hospital
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.
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
- 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 counseling and immunization;
- vein/wound care;
- sexual health counseling;
- 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.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 368-6130, email healthpei@gov.pe.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1Summerside, Prince Edward Island
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