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Needle and Syringe Program

GVCHS Drugs and Alcohol

Needle and Syringe Program  
This program is available to injecting drug users. It is provided in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Sterile injecting equipment, condoms and information on blood borne viruses are provided through this program.

Mobile Drug Safety Worker
The Mobile Drug Safety Worker provides drug and alcohol services available to people living in rural or remote areas. The services provided are:

  • Sterile syringes and injecting equipment;
  • Education on harm minimisation and blood borne virus prevention to local intravenous drug users, schools and the general community;
  • Information and referrals to drug and alcohol treatment services and other health services; and 
  • A support group for people affected with Hepatitis C.

The program also works with young people who are at risk of problematic drug use or where their use has affected their lives. This could be through loss of employment, family breakdown, being at risk of exiting school or other high risk behaviours.

Anyone can access NSP during hours 9am to 5pm – or call number for outreach – discreet and confidential delivery and pickup.

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