PARN, Harm Reduction Works

PARN

Service: Harm Reduction Works

Record #: SHA0100

Last Modified: 29 May 2024

Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides harm reduction supplies to people who use injection and inhalation drugs in order to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and other blood-borne infections.

Supports individuals as they attempt to make informed decisions about their use and remain as safe as possible while respecting a person's right to continue to use while providing options, support and resources to minimize the negative consequences or "harm" that may result.

Provides a non-judgemental service delivery which means meeting individuals where they are at in their decision.

Ensures access to a variety of harm reduction program delivery models, including:

safer injection equipment such as sterile syringes, VitC, cookers, sterile water, alcohol swabs and tourniquets or ties
safer inhalation equipment such as glass stems, push sticks aka chop sticks, screens, mouth piece tubing
variety of exchanges locations throughout the four county area
other evidence-informed harm reduction strategies in response to local surveillance

Follows the Four Pillars Approach and is actively engaged with two local drug strategies:

Volunteer opportunities available.

Service Details

Hours	Mon, Wed-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm; Tue 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served	Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call or walk in
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	60 Hunter St E 2nd floor Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 1G5
Intersection	Mark St and Hunter St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible ; gender neutral washroom available; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-559-0656, Mobile outreach for harm reduction deliveries and sharps disposal
Toll Free Phone	1-800-361-2895
Fax	705-749-6310
E-Mail	info@parn.ca
Website	parn.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PARN4Counties/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parn4counties/
Primary Contact	Aizha Pollock, Manager of Harm Reduction Services
Alternate Contact	Dane Record, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@parn.ca
Mailing Address	60 Hunter St E 2nd floor Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 1G5