Smoke scattered throughout the mountainside

We provide harm reduction supplies including clean needles, sterile water, alcohol swabs, pipes and health information to support safer substance use practices. We also provide safer sex supplies including condoms. Naloxone kits are available upon request at the front desk on the 2nd floor.

How to access

Drop in during regular hours for needle disposal and harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies to people of all ages.

  • Street level: The Harm Reduction Kiosk is at street level, in the main lobby near the elevators and is self-serve. 
  • 2nd floor: Naloxone kits are available upon request at the front desk on the 2nd floor. 

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking information

On the day of your appointment, please register your vehicle using the Validation Kiosk located in the reception area to avoid any parking issues. Signs and instructions are provided at the entrance and within the building.

View the parking map at CHAC

Richmond Community Health Access Centre (CHAC)

Richmond Community Health Access Centre is the location of various VCH services and programs that serve the Richmond community.

Harm Reduction Supplies & Needle Distribution Sites

Harm reduction and needle distribution sites provide harm reduction supplies, including safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions services and other social supports.