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In 2023, AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS):
  • removed over 402,772 used needles for safe disposal and distributed over 491,112 new needles through the Queen City Needle Exchange​ – Return rate was 82%
  • 2,610 used needles removed from the community and safely disposed off after being reported on reportneedles.ca by community members
  • distributed 18,550 free condoms ​
  • 4,809 harm reduction conversations with Needle Exchange clients regarding safer drug use practice, sexual health, and addictions counselling including referrals to treatment
  • provided client support to 162 HIV+ clients
  • presented education on HIV, HCV and STIs to 1,402 people ​in person and online
  • social media information reached 8,287 views
  • website had 6,321 views
  • trained 1,157 people in Naloxone and 589  kits were used in an overdose (distributed 2,554 kits)
We'd be nowhere without our fantastic Funders and Supporters.
​Please check them out​ here.
To report a needle for pick up, please visit our web app: www.reportneedles.ca
​​Learn about COVID-19 and how we are helping.
©2021 AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan Inc
CRA Charitable Number: 118779057 RR0001
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AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan acknowledges that our organization operates on Treaty 4 land, the traditional lands of the Saulteaux, Cree, Ojibwe, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.