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Information Session: Safe Needle Collection Training
Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDTLocation
Casa
230 8th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H2Fees/Admission
Free to attend
Information Session: Safe Needle Coll...Description
Drug and needle debris are a challenging issue in Lethbridge, and our community is not alone. Cities across Canada and the globe are tackling this issue with strategies to ensure communities are as safe and healthy as possible. Needles are used by people with specific health conditions and people with drug addictions. Safe collection and disposal of these needles reduces the chances of injury and promotes a safe and vibrant community. This one hour training will provide important information for downtown businesses, residents, and organizations on the City’s Needle Collection Program as well as hands on training on safe needle collection and disposal provided by ARCHES. Ultimately, better equipping our Downtown to respond to needle debris and contributing to a clean and safe downtown.
FREE Needle Collection Kits that include picker, puncture proof gloves, and disposal containers will be made available at no charge for the first 30 business, residents, or non-profits. These kits will allow for more responsive action when a needle is discovered on site or in a public area surrounding a business.Tell a Friend