Sharp Advice Needle Exchange
150 Bentinck St. B1P1G6 Sydney, NS, Canada

One fit, One hit! Look at the barb on this needle that has been used only six times...imagine what that does to your veins! Phone Sharp Advice for free clean gear delivery anywhere in Cape Breton 902-539-5556 or drop in to 150 Bentinck Street or almost any pharmacy.

CAPED is hiring!

WARNING: Your coke could be laced with Levamisole. It can severely reduce your white blood cells. Watch for these symptoms. Symptoms: High fever or chills Skin abscesses, unexplainable bruising particularly on hands, feet or ears... Painful anal or oral sores Lung infection that appears to be developing more rapidly than usual. Seek Medical Attention Immediately! See more

From the peer workers in Glace Bay... TOXIC DRUG SUPPLY- HYDRO CAPSULES 3s, 9s and 12s Hey everyone!! We're hearing reports of bad hydros causing fatal overdoses out here in glace Bay... They are being seen in at least 3s, 9s and 12s... The beads are yellow rather than the usual color.... The overdoses are extremely resistant to naloxone so carry lots of it, don't use alone, start low and go slow!!!... Please everyone be safe out there!!! See more

Gathering and walk starting at 1:00 @ Wentworth Park May 5th!

Do you have an abcess or the beginning of an abcess and you're ignoring it or are trying to treat it yourself? Do you have a bladder infection, UTI, kidney inf...ection or any infection and you're trying to ignore it or you're borrowing antibiotics to treat it? Are you doing this because you feel stigmatized in the health care system or because your substance use disorder won't allow you to sit in emerg for hours? Connect with the Ally Centre and we may be able to help you. We have a health clinic and a street nurse. Infections can quickly get out of control and can cause sepsis (infection in your blood stream) Sepsis can kill you and can do so quickly if not treated. Your pharmacist can also give antibiotics for bladder infections and some other infections that will get you through until you see a doc. PLEASE DON'T LET INFECTIONS GO UNTREATED! See more

Something must be done! A safe supply of opioids is needed for those who can't take methadone or suboxone. These deaths are totally preventable!

So let’s talk then.... about addiction. It usually (not always) goes hand in hand with some form of mental health or trauma. I am a huge supporter of mental he...alth, and I don’t want to take away the importance of what today means, along with the message it puts out to society. If this platform normalized mental health, why can’t we do the same with addiction? Working in a specialized addiction clinic, there is WAY too much stigma surrounding substance use. We, as the treatment team and nursing professionals, experience stigma from our peers in health care. Let me tell you, when you are trying to provide CLIENT CENTRED CARE, and hit walls with in your own environment, it is so disheartening. I could never imagine how clients/other substance users feel about utilizing our health care system. I want to talk about addictions, and help educate anyone about these things that ALSO MATTER!!! Just as much as my depression and your anxiety. So please, let’s talk. Ask a question, make a comment, share this post, because we need society to be aware of what substance use is. It’s not just a choice to use drugs. *Side bar - do not post that it is a choice to use and they can just stop. I will likely just ignore it, and probably snooze you so I do not have to see other ignorant things you post

Do you have limited access to the internet or technology? Our Cape Breton Regional Library locations have partnered up with us to help folks complete the progra...m! If you need access to Wi-Fi, or access to a computer you can visit any Cape Breton Regional Library location for assistance. Thank you to the library for your services to our communities. We do recommend that you check the hours for your local library. Hours do vary from branch to branch. Some of the locations may have limited computer access due to Covid-19. Calling ahead to make sure space is available on a computerat your local library is encouraged or to make sure your location will be open with Wi-Fi available for your planned visit.

Ally Centre Cape Breton Mobile Supporti Unit is parked at the Irving in North Sydney today guys... We offer naloxone kits and 10 bags, pipes and sleeves and fe...ntynal test strips!! The dope is dangerous now ppl. Def not what it used to be. Test for fentynal first! Do tester shots and try not to use alone if you can help it. Stop by for coffee, snacks and a chat. See more

A chat with Sharon MacKenzie today! Please join us!

So just incase any of you wonderful people wanted to see an average Yellow Superhero doing a quick 2 minute #Naloxone demonstration with Prenoxad well let me introduce Naloxone Man Carry Naloxone always my beautiful friends

Tomorrow our comfort/hygiene centre reopens to vulnerable poplations. Grab a shower, hot cup of coffee, snacks and get warm. 152 Bentinck, right next door to the Ally Centre. Hours of operation are 9 to 1, 7 days a week.

Every day in the Northend of Sydney, a miracle happens. Loaves and Fishes fulfills its mission of providing a hot meal for anyone who needs it. Loaves and Fish...es has become an integral part of the fabric of the community. Initially seen as short-term endeavor in feeding the hungry, it became apparent that the organization had a more permanent role to play. Life has been challenging for those who need Loaves and Fishes and this year is no exception. Last year we served over 52,268 meals and that is 365 days a year, we never close. Please consider donating to Loaves and Fishes this year as times are getting tougher !! Here are ways you can donate: By mail - PO Box 602, Sydney, NS B1P 6H7 In person - 139 Charlotte St, Sydney, NS E-Transfer - [email protected] (If you e-transfer, please send us a follow-up email with you information for an Income Tax Receipt and the answer to the question) Website - www.loavesandfishescb.com We would like to Thank everyone for their support at this difficult time !!

Today is World AIDS Day. Due to COVID, the Ally Centre of Cape Breton is unable to hold its annual candle light vigil. The AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia will be hosting a virtual vigil. Per-registration is required. If you cannot attend, please take a moment of silence to honour and remember. In love and peace.

We beseech the premier, and our provincial government, to recognize that the housing emergency is in fact a key component to the COVID-19 solution, and has far reaching implications beyond the global pandemic. Good public health cannot be achieved until our most vulnerable citizens have safe housing

Dr. Mark Tyndall local doctors please step up

https://www.capebretonpost.com//sydney-artist-pays-tribut/

https://filtermag.org/harm-reduction-satellite-sites/ "The whole system is broken and we need to fix it. Such complex, intersecting issues have no single, simpl...e solution. Legally regulating all drugs for all purposes, decriminalizing the people who use them, and working, in many ways, to create an equitable society are among the answers, but there are others, too." Written by Rhiannon Thomas & Patrick MacDougall via Filter - magazine.

And we’re available for pickup/delivery to your door from 2-5pm on Wednesday for Northside, Thursday NewWaterford and Friday in the Bay/Dominioncall Jules and Shawn 902-577-1183 or text the day before to put order in if possible! Call Fran for all the surrounding more rural areas 902-539-5556

Remote volunteer applications now open. Help prevent overdose fatalities. Sign up today. https://www.bebrave.io/support

Laura Chapman, a local Harm Reduction Hero! http://www.nshealth.ca//mental-health-and-addictions-healt

A reminder that Registration for the 2020 Adopt A Family Program begins tomorrow, Monday Oct 5th. We expect a high volume of calls to begin with so be prepared... to be patient, as this will be the first time taking registrations by phone, along with new technical equipment, so you may not get through on first try. No applications will be taken online, only by phone. Be sure and follow the instructions below, have all of your info in front of you along with a pen, and calendar. See more

Every day in the Northend of Sydney, a miracle happens. Loaves and Fishes fulfills its mission of providing a hot meal for anyone who needs it. Loaves and Fish...es has become an integral part of the fabric of the community. Initially seen as short-term endeavor in feeding the hungry, it became apparent that the organization had a more permanent role to play. Life has been challenging for those who need Loaves and Fishes and this year is no exception. Last year we served over 52,268 meals and that is 365 days a year, we never close. Please consider donating to Loaves and Fishes this year as times are getting tougher !! Here are ways you can donate: By mail - PO Box 602, Sydney, NS B1P 6H7 In person - 139 Charlotte St, Sydney, NS E-Transfer - [email protected] (If you e-transfer, please send us a follow-up email with you information for an Income Tax Receipt and the answer to the question) Website - www.loavesandfishescb.com We would like to Thank everyone for their support at this difficult time !!

We beseech the premier, and our provincial government, to recognize that the housing emergency is in fact a key component to the COVID-19 solution, and has far reaching implications beyond the global pandemic. Good public health cannot be achieved until our most vulnerable citizens have safe housing

So happy to see this centre reopening with plenty of resources and supports in place for the population of Indigenous Women!

https://www.capebretonpost.com//sydney-artist-pays-tribut/

https://filtermag.org/harm-reduction-satellite-sites/ "The whole system is broken and we need to fix it. Such complex, intersecting issues have no single, simpl...e solution. Legally regulating all drugs for all purposes, decriminalizing the people who use them, and working, in many ways, to create an equitable society are among the answers, but there are others, too." Written by Rhiannon Thomas & Patrick MacDougall via Filter - magazine.

Tomorrow our comfort/hygiene centre reopens to vulnerable poplations. Grab a shower, hot cup of coffee, snacks and get warm. 152 Bentinck, right next door to the Ally Centre. Hours of operation are 9 to 1, 7 days a week.

16354 deaths due to opioid overdose in Canada in the last 4 years. It also shows that 77 per cent of the deaths across Canada involved fentanyl or fentanyl analogues, and 72 per cent involved drugs that were not manufactured by a pharmaceutical company and medically approved for use. WE NEED SAFE SUPPLY.. THIS IS TOTALLY PREVENTABLE!

Dr. Mark Tyndall local doctors please step up

Please share! We now have sharps disposal units in many communities across Cape Breton. Doing our very best to promote safe disposal, and continuing to implement harm reduction initiatives. #harmreduction #endthestigma #sharpsdisposal #cbrm #TheAllyCentreofCapeBreton

Keep your injection site clean. Do not ignore skin infections or abcesses..see a nurse or doctor ASAP.

This past Friday Mayor Cecil Clarke joined Cape Breton Regional Police A/Chief Robert Walsh & The ALLY Centre of Cape Breton Executive Director Christine Port...er at 1 of 10 new sharps disposal kiosks in the CBRM. Through partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Ally Centre of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Health and the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, 10 new sharps disposal kiosks are being installed across the Municipality as part of an overall harm reduction strategy for a safe and healthy community. These boxes, reduce potential safety risks to people who come in contact with publicly discarded needles and creates more safe disposal options for the people who use needles, whether as a result of substance use or medical conditions, helping to reduce the stigma around substance use in the community. See more

Everything is free! Drop by, there might be something you need!

The Ally Centre is delaying opening until 1:00 pm. Stay safe!

If you need help reach out to us , We Are Here For You.. This is for anyone needing to get out of the wetness and get dried.. We have power and a generator ... ...Had a few local firemen from Southbar Fire and Rescue stop in an enjoy a hot coffee and say thanks for our help.. Told them its pleasure to be able to help my community... Also the Southbar Firestation has a stand by crew for the community and will be referring anyone to our location .. We will work together to help the one's in need.. Thanks Southbar Fire & Rescue.. #SharingIsCaring #LocalsHelpingLocals #ThatsRight #CommunityHelpingCommunity #DonaldCampbellDistrict12 #TimeForChange #CauseWeCare #PleaseVot See more