What harm reduction services does Fraser Health provide?

Harm reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices that aim to reduce the health, social, and economic consequences of substance use without necessarily reducing the amount of substances a person uses. 

Harm reduction practices provide access to services to all members of the community, connect and care for those who use substances, reduce sexually transmitted infections, and help reduce substance-related harms including infections, the spread of disease, and the number of deaths due to overdose. 

Get New/Sterile Supplies 
Safer injection and safer smoking supplies help to reduce the risk of spreading HIV and Hepatitis C, and are available throughout Fraser Health communities and public health units. The Maple Ridge public health unit is located at 400-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road. 

Get Take Home Naloxone 
Naloxone is a safe and highly effective medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdose. 

Naloxone is available in BC without a prescription. Take Home Naloxone kits and training are available at no cost for community members who use substances or have a history of substance use, and/or are likely to witness and respond to an overdose. 

For a list Take Home Naloxone distribution sites in Maple Ridge, please visit Fraser Health’s website

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1. What kind of health care services will be available to people in the new modular housing development? What health care services are available to people who are homeless?
2. What is an Intensive Case Management (ICM) team? Where is it located? Who is allowed to access those services?
3. What services does Fraser Health provide to people in Maple Ridge who have mental health and/or substance use concerns?
4. What harm reduction services does Fraser Health provide?