Somerset West Community Health Centre
Site: Ottawa - Eccles St
Service: Needle Exchange Safer Inhalation Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1005 | Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | NESI ; NESI Van ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Booth St and Somerset St W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street * limited visitor parking at the back |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Program distributes tools for safer smoking and intravenous drug use, and supplies for safer sex * confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental support and referrals to related services available. NESI Drop In: pick up harm reduction supplies, referrals for medical walk in, advocacy and accompaniments to courts, tribunals, etc; support in a non-judgmental environment, coffee, peer support, computers and long distance phone calls available * individuals can also grab a five pack of stems or fits from the reception or medical walk-in. NESI Van: delivers harm reduction and sexual health supplies city-wide to individuals and picks up used supplies. Foot Outreach: outreach and peer workers are out on foot throughout the week in different neighborhoods to distribute gear. NESI Peer program: for individuals looking to make a healthy connection with other peers who use drugs * every Thursday, the peer program compensates four peers for two hours of work * work ranges from preparing smoking and injection supplies and gear, workshops and/or gardening * call in each Thursday at 1 pm to put your name in the draw to work * Women's Breakfast 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Hours | NESI Drop-in Mon-Wed, Fri 9 am-4 pm * Thu 1 pm-4 pm NESI Van Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 5 pm-11:30 pm * Wed 5 pm-10 pm Foot Outreach hours are irregular, call an outreach worker to meet for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa - NESI Van: greater Ottawa area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals 16 years and older |
| Application | To receive gear, drop in, call the van's number, or call an outreach worker at 613-290-0363 or 613-295-4329 To find which Community Health and Resource Centre serves a specific area, click here. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Contraception ; Day Labour ~ Drug Use Disorders ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Outreach Programs ; Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-238-8210 ; NESI Drop-In and Peer Program ext 2246 (accepts collect calls) ; NESI Workers Stan ext 2392 |
| After Hours Phone | NESI Outreach Van 613-761-0003 |
| Fax | 613-688-2766 |
| info@swchc.on.ca | |
| Website | www.swchc.on.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118881671 RR 0001 |
| Print Material | Monthly newsletter * safer smoking & injection brochures |
| Resources | Website |