Nanaimo’s overdose prevention site saves more than 30 in first 6 months
NANAIMO — Nanaimo’s overdose prevention site has been extremely successful in its first six months, according to Island Health.
Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer for Island Health, said there have been 27 overdoses at the site on Wesley St., which is in line with what was expected.
Roughly 4,000 people have come through its doors, with approximately 150 different clients who use the facility.
“It’s become a location where people can come to get information, supplies or have their questions answered about illicit drug utilization or drugs in the community,” Hasselback said. “About as many come just for those conversations and those materials as those who use the site.”