The Van Needle Syringe Program

Please note: The Van Needle Syringe Program will be operating during these hours over the holidays:
Tuesday December 24: 12-4pm
Wednesday December 25: Closed
Thursday December 26: Closed
Friday December 27: Closed
Saturday December 28: 7-11pm
Sunday December 29: 7-11pm
Monday December 30: 7-11pm
Tuesday December 31: 12 noon- 4pm
Wednesday January 1: Closed
Regular Van Needle Syringe Program hours will resume on Thursday January 2: 11am-3pm; 7-11pm

To find local agencies distributing Harm Reduction Supplies, click the following link and enter your location: https://ohrdp.ca/find-supplies/

To find local agencies distributing Naloxone, clinic the following link and enter your location: https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit

The Van Needle Syringe program operates:

• Monday to Sunday, 7 to 11 pm
• Wednesday & Thursday 11 am to 3 pm

For information Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm call Public Health Services at Call 905-546-4276.

How to access the Van Needle Syringe program

Access the Van Needle Syringe program during operating hours by:

• Calling or texting 905-317-9966

All services are confidential.

Call the Van early so we can get to you before 11 pm.

We provide these services from a mobile van:

• Delivery of free needles, condoms and safe injection supplies such as alcohol swabs, sterile water, cookers, ascorbic acid and filters. Supplies are not available to clients with diabetes.
• Sharps containers and disposal of needles.
• Counselling and referrals for drug and alcohol use, detox, health care and shelters.
• Refills of overdose prevention kits. Find out where to get new overdose prevention kits and training.
• Safer inhalation supplies.
• These services are offered to prevent blood borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis infections by helping clients avoid shared needles and equipment.