Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit oversees the distribution of safer substance use equipment through the Exchange Works program.
Services provided:
- Safer Injection kits including, sterile needles, spoons (cookers), alcohol swabs, sterile water, tourniquets, and when requested vitamin C
- Safer Safe smoking kits including, glass stems or bowl pipes, screens, and mouth pieces
- Sharps containers for the safe disposal of used needles, stems, pipes, and other substance use equipment
- Information about safer substance use and about community supports
The following documents will help guide your practice as a needle exchange partner.
Forms
Exchange Works Policies
Provider Resource
Client Resources
