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The Brant County Health Unit has complied resources for those within our community who are looking for help to overcome issues related to harm reduction and addiction.
See below for a list of some local resources designed to help with specific issues that are affecting those within Brantford and the County of Brant:
| Who can access these supplies? | What’s available? | Where can they be picked up? | When can they be picked up? | Other info | |
| St. Leonard’s – Elgin | Anyone | Supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; nasal naloxone; sharps containers; condoms. Large sharps disposal box outside building. | 133 Elgin St.
Call 519-759-8830 if you have questions. |
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | No limits on quantity of supplies |
| St. Leonard’s – Fairview | Anyone | Supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; nasal naloxone; sharps containers; condoms. Large sharps disposal box outside building. | 225 Fairview Dr.
Call 519-754-0253 if you have questions. |
Mon. – Wed. 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs.- Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
No limits on quantity of supplies |
| Rosewood House | Anyone (residents and non-residents) | Supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; nasal & injectable naloxone | 42 Nelson St.
Call 519-750-1547 if you have questions. |
Every day 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. | No limits on quantity of supplies unless they are running low |
| Brant County Health Unit | Anyone | Nasal & injectable naloxone; supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; condoms. Large sharps disposal box located outside the front entrance. | .194 Terrance Hill Street. Call 519-753-4937 ext. 460 or email HREP@bchu.org if you have questions. | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 | When you enter the Health Unit, ask the receptionist in the waiting area about getting supplies. In general, no limits on the number of supplies, although there may at times be limits if stock is low. Clients may be offered a consultation with a clinical staff person who can provide additional harm reduction information, referrals and/or supplies to supplement standard kits. Consultation is not required to access supplies. |
| Grand River Clinic | Anyone | Supplies for injection, smoking and snorting; nasal and injectable naloxone; sharps containers; safe sex supplies. | 363 Colborne St.
Call 519-754-0777 or email grandriverclinic@outlook.com with questions. |
Mon – Fri 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fri 9 – 1 p.m. |
Accepts used sharps for disposal. |
| Brantford General Hospital | **Only those registered or admitted at the hospital can access supplies. | Nasal naloxone; supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; sharps bins | 200 Terrace Hill St. | Any time (24/7) for registered/admitted patients. | If you need harm reduction supplies, ask hospital staff on your unit or in the emergency department. No limits on quantity of supplies. |
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| The Van (The AIDS Network) | Anyone | Supplies for injection, smoking & snorting; naloxone (both nasal and injectable); sharps containers; safer sex supplies; used sharps disposal | Mobile. Drop-off can be arranged in County of Brant, Brantford, Six Nations, Haldimand and Norfolk. Call or text 289-440-4912 to schedule a delivery in Brantford or Brant. Call or text 289-440-4903 for Haldimand, Norfolk and Six Nations. | Brant/Brantford Mon, Tues, Fri 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Haldimand/Norfolk Weds & Thurs 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Six Nations Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
No limits on quantity of supplies |
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| The Salvation Army Housing Resource Centre | Anyone | Nasal naloxone | 255 Colborne St. Unit #2
Call 226-227-7692 if you have questions. |
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | No limit on the amount of naloxone. |
| The Salvation Army Booth Centre | Anyone (You DO NOT have to be a resident to access naloxone) | Nasal naloxone. Large sharps disposal box outside building. | 187 Dalhousie St. Buzz the main door and ask for a kit.
Call 1-519-753-4193 ext. 111 with questions. |
24/7. You may need to wait if it is a busy time for staff. | Maximum 1-2 kits per person. |
NOTE: Naloxone can also be accessed for free at many pharmacies. Call ahead to make sure a pharmacy has kits in stock.
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| The Crisis Hub | Anyone | Nasal & injectable naloxone (ask if you want injectable); syringe pick-up kits, condoms | 1546 Chiefswood Rd, Six Nations 226-446-9902 | Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. | |
| Six Nations Mental Health and Addictions | Anyone | Nasal & injectable naloxone (ask if you want injectable); syringe pick-up kits, condoms | 1769 Chiefswood Rd, Six Nations 519-445-2143 | Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
NOTE: Naloxone can also be accessed for free at many pharmacies. Call ahead to make sure a pharmacy has kits in stock.
St. Leonard’s – Withdrawal Management & Treatment Services
Offers a safe, supportive environment for withdrawal from substances as well as gender-based residential treatment programs.
St. Leonard’s – Concurrent Disorders Outpatient
Addiction assessment and counselling services.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic – Brantford
Providing mental health and addictions care through teamwork, technology and integration.
Free, confidential professional help and resources for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Referrals for clients seeking support with substances.
Brant Erie Alcoholics Anonymous – Find a meeting
Find AA meetings in our local area.
Narcotics Anonymous – Find a meeting
Locate helplines and websites for local NA groups near you.