Needle Syringe Program
The Health Unit provides sterile, single use injection equipment for injection drug users. We also provide sharps containers for used supplies, which can be returned for safe disposal. Harm reduction services help prevent the transmission of diseases and reduce the health risks of drug use.
Drop-in – no appointment necessary.
Where and When
RCDHU Pembroke office
7 International Drive
Pembroke, ON
K8A 6W5
Monday to Friday except holidays
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (in July and August)
OATC Pembroke
156 John Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1H5
613-735-7469
Monday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
closed
Sunday
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
OATC Renfrew
627 Fortington street
Renfrew, ON
K7V 1E5
613-432-3854
Monday, Wednesday-Friday
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch between 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Saturday, Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For more information, call the Health Information Line: 613-735-8651 ext. 666 or 1-800-267-1097.
Naloxone
The Health Unit offers free Naloxone kits to:
- active clients of a Needle Syringe Program who are age 16 and over and at risk of an overdose
- friends or family members (age 16 and over) of active at-risk clients
The Health Unit provides information about other sources of Naloxone kits for people who do not meet these criteria.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can temporarily stop or reverse an opioid overdose. Examples of opioids include oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl and codeine. If you think someone is having an opioid overdose call 9-1-1, then give naloxone right away.
Drop-in – no appointment necessary.
Where and When
Pembroke office
7 International Drive
Pembroke, ON
K8A 6W5
Monday to Friday except holidays
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (in July and August)
Where to get Naloxone in Renfrew County and District