Harm reduction at home
Photo: – The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
Harm reduction supplies are now being delivered to homes through The Bridge Overdose Prevention Outreach Services.
According to The Bridge Youth and Family Services Society, in 2021, overdose was the leading cause of death for people aged 19 to 39 in British Columbia
Currently, in British Columbia, approximately six people die a day from overdose, ranking deadlier than motor vehicle accidents. A total of 84 percent of these deaths occurred inside, with 57 percent occurring in private residences.
The Bridge Youth & Family Services Outreach Overdose Prevention Services (OOPS) team is now delivering harm reduction supplies in the Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country areas.
The Outreach team deliver Monday to Thursday between 9am and 7pm and Friday to Sunday between 10am and 6pm
The following supplies are available: 0.5cc syringes, 1cc syringes, alcohol swabs, bubbles, colored straws, hot plates, fentanyl test strips, foil, glass stems, naloxone kits, screens, sharps disposal kits, stems/cracks, sterile water, tourniquets, tubing, and vitamin C.
Bulk deliveries are limited to availability. Discreet delivery can be arranged by calling or texting 250-258-4938.
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