Harm Reduction
Harm reduction tries to minimize the harms related to substance use and sexual activity.
Harm Reduction Centre
UVic’s Harm Reduction Centre (HRC) helps you make informed and safer choices around sex and substance use. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to access harm reduction supplies and educational materials at UVic.
We prioritize your safety and confidentiality.
Supplies
Free supplies available at the HRC include:
- Safer injection supplies
- Drug injection preparation supplies
- Safer snorting supplies
- Safer smoking supplies
- External condoms
- Internal condoms
- Lubricant
- Syringes
- Rubber gloves
- Sharps containers
- Nalaxone kits
- Fentanyl testing strips
Anonymous pick up
You’re welcome to stop by the Student Wellness Centre when we’re open to pick up supplies and information.
You can also use this online form to order supplies and request information from the HRC. We need a minimum of 24 hours to put together your order.
We won’t ask you for ID when you order or pick up your supplies. Plus, supplies come in non-identifiable packaging.
Naloxone training
Naloxone is a medication that counters the effects of an opioid overdose and can save lives. The University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) offers free naloxone training. Sessions are open to everyone and each participant receives a free naloxone kit.
You can also book a private appointment with a nurse to get Naloxone training and a kit.
Community Resources
Campus Pharmacy– distributes naloxone kits
Community Based Research Centre– medicine bundle project to support Indigenous Two-Spirit well-being
Drug checking services in Victoria
Get Checked Online– STI testing. Use code: UVIC
Martlet– where to find harm reduction resources in Victoria
Towards the Heart– harm reduction information and map of sites