The Ally Centre is a harm-reduction based organization that provides prevention, support and education services to people living with or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The program believes everyone benefits from reducing the spread of Sexually Transmitted Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs) in the community of Sydney and surrounding areas.
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The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) supports the professional and economic interests of its members to advance the practice of pharmacy and improve the health of Nova Scotians.
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Mainline, a program of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Center, is a health promotion program dedicated to supporting people through harm reduction programs. Harm reduction treats drug use as a health concern rather than a criminal or moral issue. Mainline is committed to supporting people to focus on their health and well-being through: raising awareness, education and empowerment.
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Direction 180 is a community-based opioid assisted treatment program located in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This non-profit organization has been running since 2001 as a program of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Center. Direction 180 receives funding from and works in partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Authority to promote and improve access to opioid assisted treatment within the Central Zone.
Direction 180 employs a low-threshold concept that can offer treatment regardless of whether a client discontinues the use opioids or other drugs. This program was designed and implemented based on a harm-reduction model. |