Harm reduction practice recognizes that a certain percentage of the population will use drugs and the goal is to reduce the harm that might result from drug use. Harm reduction decreases the adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, for the user and the community, without requiring abstinence.

For more information, to book a workshop or to make an appointment please call the Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator.

The Harm Reduction and Outreach program provides services to individuals and groups through Community Outreach, the Stay Sharp Needle Exchange Program, Counselling, Practical Support and Education for Safer Sex and Safer Drug Use Information.

Supplies may be accessed at:

HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health
110-77 Westmount Road
Guelph, ON N1H 5J1

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Sexual Health Clinic
160 Chancellors Way
Guelph, ON N1H 5K1

Guelph Community Health Centre
1st Floor
176 Wyndham Street North
Guelph, ON N1H 8N9

Harm Reduction Outreach staff and peer workers provide harm reduction supplies and HIV prevention education to a variety of populations at the Drop in Centres, Shelters and on the streets of downtown Guelph.

Contact:

Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator: 519-763-2255 ext. 151

Outreach Phone: 519-994-5419