Fighting HIV, Saving Lives, Since 1985
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Picture, Image, HIV, AIDS, T Cells
Herbie, our Microbe on the Move
In 2020, AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS):
  • removed over 1.3 million used needles for safe disposal and distributed over 1.4 million new needles through the Queen City Needle Exchange​
  • gave out 26,408 free condoms ​
  • had 4,702 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 159 HIV+ clients
  • presented education on HIV, HCV and STIs to 26,948 people ​in person and online
  • trained 467 people in Naloxone and 985 kits were used in an overdose (gave out 2,036 kits)
Recent APSS updates here.
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
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