Outreach Nursing in Niagara
Benefits of Outreach Nursing
Many residents find benefits from
our outreach nursing program
For vulnerable populations in Niagara who can't access traditional health care, outreach nurses provide a suitable, free alternative.
Services Offered
Outreach nurses offer the following services (services vary by location):
- Clean needle exchange
- Free condoms
- Health education presentations
- Hepatitis C testing
- Mental health referrals
- Morning after pill
- Pregnancy testing
- Rapid HIV testing
- Referral to health agencies
- Sexually transmitted infection education, testing and treatment
- Vaccinations
- Basic wound care
To find out the specific services offered at each location, call 905-688-8248 ext. 7512 or toll-free 1-888-505-6074.
If additional treatments / services are required, referral to appropriate practitioners can be made.
Locations Served
To find out the next time an outreach nurse will be at one of the following locations, call 905-688-8248 ext. 7512 or toll-free 1-888-505-6074.
| City | Organization | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines | Positive Living Niagara | 120 Queenston St. |
| St. Catharines | Salvation Army Booth Centre | 84 Church St. |
| St. Catharines | Southridge Church | 201 Glenridge Ave. |
| St. Catharines | Start Me Up Niagara | 17 Gale Cres. |
| Welland | The Hope Centre | 570 King St. |
| Port Colborne | Reach Out Food Centre | 61 Nickel St. |
Contact us if you would like the mobile clinic to visit your organization.
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