Alcohol and Other Drugs

Needle and Syringe Program

At our Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), also known as a needle exchange, your privacy is protected. We don’t share information about you.

• Get free sterile injecting equipment
• Safely dispose of used items
• Talk to someone about safer injecting
• Get help linking in with health, housing or other support

You don’t need an appointment. Just walk in.

PORI – Overdose first aid

The Proactive Overdose Response Initiative (PORI) supports people at risk of overdose – and those who might witness one – to stay safe and save lives.

We offer:

• Free naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdose)
• Overdose first aid training
• Safer using info and referrals to services like the supervised injecting room

Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and can save someone’s life. We’ll show you how.

Advocacy and Client Empowerment

Systems can be hard to deal with – especially when you’re not being heard. Our Advocacy and Client Empowerment (ACE) team is here to help you navigate health, housing, justice, and more.

We can help you:

• Fill in forms, make complaints, and get to appointments
• Advocate when services aren’t listening
• Connect with peer support and drop-in sessions

You don’t have to deal with it alone. ACE has your back.

Contact us

Need help or want to learn more? We can train your staff, give out naloxone, or answer your questions.

Location

North Richmond Community Health 23 Lennox St Richmond, VIC 3121

Entry via Lennox Street (see map).

You do not need an appointment.

Phone
(03) 9418 9830

Email
naloxone@nrch.com.au