Reach Out

Using drugs may put you at risk – but there are ways of reducing the risk of death. This website offers safer-use tips and resources for people who use drugs.  

On this page we offer information on services and support in the Vernon, B.C. area.  We do not collect your personal information.  

For Emergency Support please contact the following:  

PHONE: (all numbers are available 24/7)

310-MHSU (6478) – No area code: Mental Health and Substance Use Centre  

1-888-353-CARE (2273): Interior Crisis Line Network (can also call to do wellness checks on others ) 

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433): BC Suicide Line  

1-888-456-4566 OR via text at 45645 (only during 1 pm – 9 pm): Talk Suicide  

310-6789: Provincial Mental Health Line  

1-888-588-8717: KUU-US (Indigenous) Crisis Line  BC211: Alcohol and Drug Information & Referrals 

WHERE TO GET HELP:

Call 911: If you are experiencing overdose or witnessing an overdose  

Vernon Downtown Mental Health & Substance Use – 3306A 32nd Avenue Vernon, B.C. V1T2M6. (250) 503-3737

Vernon Mental Health & Substance Use – 1440 – 14th Avenue, Vernon B.C.  V1B 2T1. (250) 503-5737

Cammy Lafleur Outreach Clinic – 2800, 33rd Street, Vernon B.C. (250) 938-3518

Adult Substance Use Services and Resources

How to respond to an Overdose

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DRUGS ARE TOXIC?:

Text ‘JOIN’ to ALERTS (253787) to opt-in for toxic drug alerts by text message. Subscribers can anonymously submit information relating to toxic drugs or drug poisonings via text using the keyword OD.

Drug Testing Locations:

Cammy Lafleur Outreach Clinic: 2800 – 33rd Street, Vernon B.C. (250) 938-3518 – Hours: 1-3pm on Tuesdays  

Vernon Downtown Mental Health and Substance Use: 3306A – 32 Avenue, Vernon B.C. (250) 503-3737 – Hours: Monday – Friday (9 am – 3 pm) 

Vernon Urgent and Primary Care: 3105 28 Avenue, Vernon B.C. (250) 541-1097 – Hours: 7 days a week, including holidays, from 9:30 am – 8 pm     

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy: #100 – 3605 31 Street, Vernon B.C.  (778) 475-1010 – Hours: 7 days a week 9:00-5:30 M-F, 10-4 S, S

Drug Checking

WHERE DO I LAND ON THE SPECTRUM OF DRUG USE:

Find a service that best meets your needs

Understanding substance use

Learn the signs of an Overdose

ACCESS NALOXONE (NARCAN):

Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose from opioids such as methadone, heroin, morphine and fentanyl. The kits are available in British Columbia without a prescription and Naloxone is often injected into the muscle.  

What is Naloxone?

Take Home Naloxone

How to use Naloxone

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Towards the Heart

North Okanagan Friendship Center Society for Indigenous Peoples of the North Okanagan and surrounding areas

Lifeguard Digital Health

ASRA

Overdose Survival Guide

Here to Help

Government of BC

The Vernon Harm Reduction Action Committee would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Community Action Initiative (CAI), the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Overdose Emergency Response Centre.