Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Needle Distribution Service

Application

Call Program Manager to request a service introduction package which includes all forms to be completed
Once the community-based program has been set-up, supplies will be shipped upon order

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region

Fees

None

Contacts

Alyssa Arnott - Harm Reduction Coordinator
807-737-5134 * alyssa.arnott@slfnha.com
Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides support for First Nation communities who would like to develop local Needle Distribution programs
Offers the following services:

A guideline manual about program operation
Individual kits with sterile injection drug using equipment
Other safe drug using equipment upon request
Free shipping to community Band Offices, Health Centres etc, for community distribution
Provision of sharps containers for safe disposal reducing the number of used needles discarded in a community