Harm reduction programs are part of a comprehensive prevention strategy through public health that aim to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).

Providing supplies to individuals who use illicit drugs is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the spread of these diseases. Distribution of supplies reduces sharing of used needles/syringes. Harm reduction programs often provide education on risky sexual behaviours and encourage safer sexual practices to reduce the spread of diseases. Harm reduction programs also serve as an important means of connecting with people and engaging them in holistic, non-judgemental care.

Harm reduction programs contribute to improved health by:

  • reducing the incidence of drug-related health and social harms, including the spread of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)
  • creating community safety through provision, exchange, distribution, and recovery of supplies for safer sex and drug use
  • promoting and facilitating referrals to primary care, addictions, mental health, and social services

  • reducing the barriers to accessing health and social services, reducing stigma and discrimination, as well as raising awareness of harm reduction principles, policies, and programs

  • reducing opioid overdose death and health-related harms

Harm Reduction Programs in Saskatchewan

Below is a map and list of needle exchange sites in the province. Click on the city, town, or community for more information about the services offered in that area. Please note that this map and list may not include all of the programs in Saskatchewan. If you need help finding a harm reduction program near you, contact your local public health office.

*** Please be aware that the harm reductions services and/or hours of operation listed below may change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Contact the phone number provided for each site for up-to-date information on the services being provided and hours of operation. ***

Here is a list of locations that offer harm reduction programs: