Provides emergency response to drug overdose victims. The sites allow people to inject illicit drugs while monitored by trained professionals equipped with naloxone, which reverses the effects of opioid overdoses. Fentanyl test strips are available.
Additional services include harm reduction supplies, counselling and substance use treatment referrals, naloxone kits, and wound, foot and burn care services.
Additional services include harm reduction supplies, counselling and substance use treatment referrals, naloxone kits, and wound, foot and burn care services.
Agency
101 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Provided by the AIDS Network Outreach and Support Society (ANKORS)
General Enquiries:
Hours
Mon
09:00 - 17:00
Tue
09:00 - 17:00
Wed
09:00 - 17:00
Thu
09:00 - 17:00
Fri
13:00 - 17:00
Sat
11:00 - 17:00
Sun
11:00 - 17:00
Hours Note
Closed for lunch 12:00 - 13:00. Statutory holiday hours may be available; call ahead to confirm.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Nelson
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
