Downtown Overdose Prevention Site

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About Downtown Overdose Prevention Site

These sites offer a place where people who use drugs can be safely monitored and treated if they overdose. These sites also provide enhanced harm reduction services including the distribution of naloxone and other harm reduction supplies as well as health care services and referrals for treatment.
This site is located in the parking lot behind Outreach Urban Health

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Hours for Downtown Overdose Prevention Site

Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m..

49.8846459, -119.494921

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Is this facility wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is.

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