In September 2015, the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) approved one-time grants to fund two opioid overdose prevention demonstration projects. The first project was led by Direction 180, in partnership with Mainline Needle Exchange, and with a focus on supporting individuals at risk of opioid poisoning in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The second project was been led by Mental Health and Addictions, in partnership with the Ally Centre of Cape Breton, and focused on supporting individuals at risk for opioid poisoning in the Cape Breton area. These organizations continue to be key partners with the program, and provide opioid poisoning prevention education, training and kit distribution as requested.
In April 2017, the DHW announced funding for the establishment of the Nova Scotia Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program. The program provides free kits and training to build awareness around stigma, harm reduction, risks and prevention of opioid poisonings, and using a kit to respond to a suspected poisoning. FREE kits are available to all Nova Scotians at risk of an opioid poisoning AND those who are most likely to witness and respond to a poisoning. The goal of the program is to reduce the harms that are associated with opioid poisonings Nova Scotian communities.
Naloxone is now available at more than 420 locations across the province including Pharmacies, Health Care Clinics, and Harm Reduction Organizations. Mobile access is also provided by some supportive organizations. Please visit our interactive map, where you can filter for the type of location you wish to use by clicking on the square in the top right of the map.
The THN Program is led by Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA).
In April 2017, the DHW announced funding for the establishment of the Nova Scotia Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program. The program provides free kits and training to build awareness around stigma, harm reduction, risks and prevention of opioid poisonings, and using a kit to respond to a suspected poisoning. FREE kits are available to all Nova Scotians at risk of an opioid poisoning AND those who are most likely to witness and respond to a poisoning. The goal of the program is to reduce the harms that are associated with opioid poisonings Nova Scotian communities.
Naloxone is now available at more than 420 locations across the province including Pharmacies, Health Care Clinics, and Harm Reduction Organizations. Mobile access is also provided by some supportive organizations. Please visit our interactive map, where you can filter for the type of location you wish to use by clicking on the square in the top right of the map.
The THN Program is led by Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA).
PROGRAM PARTNERS
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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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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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. |
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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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Northern Healthy Connections Society (NHCS) is a community-based, non-profit organization in Truro, Nova Scotia. NHCS began as a Resource Center for people living with HIV/AIDS.
NHCS provides a multitude of Harm Reduction services such as:
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