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Ottawa Public Health Department, Clinical Programs Branch, Healthy Sexuality and Risk Reduction Unit, Site Needle & Syringe Program
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Record #: OCR1216 Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2012
Description and Services
HoursSite Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 
Site Van Mon-Sun 5 pm-11:30 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionService which provides access to harm reduction supplies for safer injection such as needles and sterile water. 
 
Wide range of health services * anonymous HIV testing including Point-of-Care * testing for Hepatitis B and C * screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) * pregnancy tests * Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) * Hepatitis A, B and influenza vaccinations * First Aid * counselling * referrals to health and social service agencies including drug treatment agencies 
 
Site Van travels to various locations within the City of Ottawa. Collect calls accepted. 
 
Staffed by Public Health Nurses and Outreach Workers.
EligibilityPeople who inject drugs including steroid users, sex industry workers and street involved people.
ApplicationDrop-in or call
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office PhoneSite Van 613-232-3232 
AIDS & Sexual Health Info Line, English 613-563-2437 
AIDS & Sexual Health Info Line, French 613-563-7432 
Sexual Health Centre 613-234-4641 
Ottawa Public Health Information 613-580-6744
TDD/TTY Phone613-580-9656
Toll Free Phone1-866-426-8885 
AIDS/SIDA Info 1-800-267-7432
After Hours Phone3-1-1 * 613-580-2400
Fax613-580-2635
E-mailhealthsante@ottawa.ca
Websitewww.ottawa.ca
Primary ContactPam Oickle, Supervisor, Harm Reduction; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 22549; Email: Pamela.Oickle@ottawa.ca
Primary ExecutiveDr Vera Etches, Associate Medical Officer of Health; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 24280; Email: vera.etches@ottawa.ca
Alternate ExecutiveAndrew Hendriks, Program Manager; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 24151; Email: andrew.hendriks@ottawa.ca
Names
Legal NameSite Clean Needle & Syringe Program
Former NameSite (Harm Reduction Program) (2008)
Location & Accessibility
Address179 Clarence St
Ottawa, ON K1N 5P7
 
Google Map
IntersectionCumberland St and Clarence St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree occasional parking on the street * Pay parking lot
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdults ; AIDS ; Counselling ; Free services ; Health ; Hepatitis ; Immunization ; Municipal government ; Pregnancy tests ; Preventive measures ; Testing ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationOperates under the Health Protection and Promotion Act
Print MaterialPamphlets
ResourcesWebsite
EstablishedNew City of Ottawa: 2000
ElectionsCity Council is elected and some members participate as members of the Board of Health.
FundingCity / Town