The Van
Positive Health Network operates three regional van-based mobile Harm Reduction Distribution programs, offering the delivery of harm reduction supplies, safer sex supplies and naloxone, as well as accepting used needle returns for safe disposal in Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations, Brant County and Brantford. Our regional Van programs can be contacted by phone call or text message to arrange a meeting time and location on the days they operate.
***Please note that the HAMILTON VAN will not be in service for December 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Hamilton Van
Wednesday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Monday to Sunday: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Offers a nursing service (Hamilton only).
Call or Text 905-317-9966.
The Haldimand, Norfolk & Six Nations Van
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 11:00 am – 3:00pm
Call or Text 289-440-4903.
The Brant County & Brantford Van
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Call or Text 289-440-4912.
Van Services
- Delivery of harm reduction, safer sex supplies, and naloxone kits
- Information about safe injection
- Referral cards for multiple services in the community including addiction counselling and detox
- Everyone is encouraged to return used needles
Community Points
For safe disposal of sharps and other harm reduction supplies found in public locations or private property, please call our Community Points program at 905-546-2489.