Needle Exchange Program and Naloxone Kits
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the spread of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV – diseases that can be transmitted by sharing equipment to inject drugs. Naloxone kits are also available at all sites to prevent opioid-related overdoses.
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 including referrals to other care providers and detox information
- naloxone kits for people who are at risk of opioid-related overdoses
To confirm locations and clinic times, please contact your local Public Health Nursing office.
| Location | Time |
| Charlottetown Location to be determined | -- |
| Montague Public Health Nursing 126 Douses Road (902) 838-0762 | Tuesday 1 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Souris Public Health Nursing Lower Level, Souris Hospital (902) 687-7049 | Wednesday 1 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Summerside Summerside Community Health Centre 95 Anna Drive 1st Floor (902) 888-8160 | Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3:30 p.m. |
| O'Leary Community Hospital 15 MacKinnon Drive (902) 859-8720 | Monday 1 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tignish 254 Phillip Street (902) 882-7366 | Wednesday 1 - 3:30 p.m. |
| You can now access your diagnostic imaging reports and laboratory test results online through your MyHealthPEI account. |
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
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.
