Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network

In 2002, SPHRP also took over the Hepatitis C Mobilization Project andincreased the number of full-time harm reduction outreach staff to three.Growing public awareness of local drug-related issues continues to call foran increase in education about injection drug use and proper disposal ofinjection supplies, as well as increased needle distribution and recovery inthe Thunder Bay district.In 2003, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Directors and seniormanagement responded to the growing demands of the program, andpermanently increased staffing levels. The Board has continued its highlevel of support with the leasing of a dedicated program van so that staff isno longer required to use their personal vehicles for outreach activities.Services Provided by Superior Points Today: Needle distribution and recovery services Distribution of other sterile injection supplies Distribution of condoms and lube Collection and disposal of improperly disposed of biohazardous waste(injection supplies, condoms, etc.) “Sweep the Streets Safe”, an annual city-wide biohazardous wasteclean-up by staff and numerous volunteers Outreach services and harm reduction education for people whoinject drugs, are involved in sex trade, are homeless, or are streetinvolvedin any way Public education around safer sex, HIV/HCV issues and support Specific programming on as-needed basis (such as ‘Jane/JohnSchool’) Harm reduction training for service providers in various fields Consultation and training with city staff and individual propertyowners regarding injection drug use, including dealing withbiohazardous waste in public spaces, local businesses, and rentalproperties Public and agency education regarding injection drug use,homelessness, sex trade, safer sex and other harm reduction issues,including dealing with publicly discarded syringesSUPERIOR POINTS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMProtocols for Staff, Volunteers and Community Agencies10