Reach Out

If you are using alone, you are at risk. Illicit toxic drugs are killing users, primarily men, at rapidly increasing rate.  

On this page we offer information on services and support in the Vernon, B.C. area.  We do not collect your personal information.  To speak to someone anonymously, the phone numbers listed below are available 24 / 7.

PHONE:

310 – MHSU (6478) Mental Health and Substance Use Centre

1-888-353-CARE (2273) Interior Crisis Line Network

OUTREACH:

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, 334d Street, Vernon B.C. (250) 938-3518

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DRUGS ARE TOXIC?:

Text ‘JOIN’ to ALERTS (253787) to opt-in for toxic drug alerts

Drug Checking

Cammy Lafleur Outreach Clinic – 1-3pm on Tuesdays  – 2800, 334d Street, Vernon B.C. (250) 938-3518

ACCESS NALOXONE (NARCAN):

When given in time, Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids – including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications.  If you or someone you know uses opioids, you should have a Naloxone kit with you at all times. 

What is Naloxone?

Take Home Naloxone program

How to use Naloxone

INFORMATION:

Find a service that best meets your needs

Understanding substance use

Learn the signs of an overdose

Overdose Survival Guide

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.