Harm Reduction Supplies and Needle Distribution Site at Community Health Access Center
- 7671 Alderbridge Way, Unit 210 Richmond, BC V6X 1Z9
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- Main: (604) 675-3644
- Fax: (604) 278-4713
Need help immediately?
If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433
BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717
Harm reduction: Toward the Heart
We provide harm reduction supplies including clean needles, sterile water, alcohol swabs, pipes and health information to support safer substance use practices. We also provide safer sex supplies including condoms. Naloxone kits are available upon request at the front desk on the 2nd floor.
How to access
Drop in during regular hours for needle disposal and harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies to people of all ages.
- Street level: The Harm Reduction Kiosk is at street level, in the main lobby near the elevators and is self-serve.
- 2nd floor: Naloxone kits are available upon request at the front desk on the 2nd floor.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking information
On the day of your appointment, please register your vehicle using the Validation Kiosk located in the reception area to avoid any parking issues. Signs and instructions are provided at the entrance and within the building.
Richmond Community Health Access Centre (CHAC)
Richmond Community Health Access Centre is the location of various VCH services and programs that serve the Richmond community.
Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Sites
Harm reduction and needle distribution sites provide harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions services and other social supports.