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Needle Distribution Service

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54 Front St
Sioux Lookout
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807-737-5189
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Toll-Free: 1-866-337-0081
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Fax: 807-737-6195
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Last update: Apr 8, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
  • Call Program Manager to request a service introduction package which includes all forms to be completed

  • Once the community-based program has been set-up, supplies will be shipped upon order

Eligibility / Target Population
First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region

Fees
None

Contacts
Sanskruti Patel
807-737-5134 * Sanskruti.Patel@slfnha.com
Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com

Languages
English

Language Notes
Interpretive Services

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Provides support for First Nation communities who would like to develop local Needle Distribution programs
Offers the following services:
  • A guideline manual about program operation
  • Individual kits with sterile injection drug using equipment
  • Other safe drug using equipment upon request
  • Free shipping to community Band Offices, Health Centres etc, for community distribution
  • Provision of sharps containers for safe disposal reducing the number of used needles discarded in a community
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