Halton. Halton Region Public Health
Site: Halton Locations
Service: Exchange Works - Needle Exchange and Naloxone Distribution
Contact Information
Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
After Hours Phone | If you require needle exchange and harm reduction services, including Naloxone, please call 905-330-3305; or North Halton 905-702-4200 |
TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
needleexchange@halton.ca | |
Website | https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Sexual-Health/Harm-Reduction-Services |
Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube |
Primary Contact | Nicholle Russell RN, MScN, Manager, Sexual Health & Harm Reduction |
Agency Information
Funding | Regional / Municipal |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Exchange Works is a program of Halton Region’s Harm Reduction Services
All services available through Mobile Outreach Service, and at fixed locations You can access Exchange Works by: Texting or calling mobile outreach services (on a confidential cell phone)
Walk-in to the following Exchange Works fixed sites:
Other community agencies can also provide free harm reduction supplies to their clients. See the Find Supplies Map from Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program for more harm reduction supplies and disposal bin locations in your area. |
Hours |
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Areas Served | Halton Region |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Text or call mobile outreach services (on a confidential cell phone), at 905-330-3305 (North Halton 905-702-4200 call only) or by walk-in to the Exchange Works fixed site locations during open hours |
Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
Fees | None ; Services are confidential and do not require a health card. |
Site Information
Located In Community | Halton Region |
Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Public Health Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - all sexual health clinic locations ; free parking also available |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions |
HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Treatment ; Harm Reduction Services |
Service Categories | General Drug Related Harm Reduction Supplies ; Needle Exchange and Injection Supplies ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Opioid Antidote Distribution ; Safe Sex Supplies ; Safer Sex Education ; Substance Use Disorder Referrals |