SOAR Community Services

(In partnership with Brant County Health Unit)
769
People reached
0
Wellness supplies accessed
248
Lifesaving naloxone kits dispensed
116
HIV self-test kits accessed to ‘know your status'
301
Sexual health items provided
2429
Supplies accessed to reduce harm
"We believe everyone deserves access to the tools and resources they need to stay safe and healthy, including outside of normal business hours. By launching Our Healthbox, we are ensuring that community members can access lifesaving supplies, like naloxone and sterile harm reduction supplies, whenever they need them most.”
Alyssa Stryker, Drugs Strategy Coordinator BCHU
"We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort that we hope will have a positive impact on overdose rates in Brantford. By making harm reduction supplies more accessible, we hope to save lives and improve outcomes of those in need."
Kim Baker, Executive Director of Services
LAUNCHED:
June 13, 2024
SOAR Community Services
133 Elgin Street Brantford, ON N3T 5P9

Our Healthbox, Our Community

Our Healthbox, Our Community

A not-for-profit for over 55 years, <span class="text-color-beige1">providing the community with support</span> in employment, housing, justice, addictions and mental health.

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Our Healthbox is another step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk community members.

It will provide low barrier access to essential supplies, contributing to a safer and healthier environment for all.

This initiative underscores the commitment of all partners involved to prioritize the health and well-being of community members who use substances.

It aligns with broader harm reduction strategies aimed at minimizing the negative consequences of substance use while promoting dignity, respect, and compassion for all individuals.

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ourhealthbox@unityhealth.to
+1 (416) 360-4000
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30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8
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