Needle Exchange Program
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.
Call Public Health Nursing in your area to confirm locations and clinic times: Toll-free: 1-877-637-0333
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Location |
Time |
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Charlottetown
Boardwalk Professional Centre 220 Water Street |
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
1 - 3:30 p.m.
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Montague
Public Health Nursing 126 Douses Road
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Tuesday
1 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Souris
Public Health Nursing Lower Level, Souris Hospital
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Wednesday
1 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Summerside
Harbourside Medical Centre 243 Heather Moyse Drive
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Tuesday and Thursday
1 - 3:30 p.m.
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O'Leary
Community Hospital 15 MacKinnon Drive
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Tuesday
1 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Alberton
Western Hospital 148 Popular Street
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Tuesday
1 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Tignish
Tignish Medical Centre 248 Philip Street
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Tuesday
1 - 3:30 p.m. |
General Inquiries
Health PEI
16 Garfield Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: (902) 368-6130
Fax: (902) 368-6136
Media Inquiries
Phone: (902) 368-6135
Health PEI Board of Directors
Phone: (902) 368-4637
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1.
