Direction 180
Rehabilitation Centers in Halifax, Nova Scotia
About Direction 180
Direction 180 is a non-profit, community-based opioid treatment program in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to reducing the risks associated with opioid use disorder. Founded on harm reduction principles, they offer a low-threshold approach to care, recognizing the impact of social determinants of health on recovery and providing tailored services to improve individuals' quality of life.
Services
- ✓ Advocacy
- ✓ Blood Borne Pathogen Testing and Treatment
- ✓ Buprenorphine/naloxone Treatment
- ✓ Counselling
- ✓ Medical Monitoring
- ✓ Methadone Treatment
- ✓ Naloxone
- ✓ Naloxone (intramuscular and Intranasal) Education
- ✓ Naloxone (intramuscular and Intranasal) Training
- ✓ Opioid Agonist Treatment (oat)
- ✓ Overdose Prevention Site (ops)
- ✓ Peer Support
- ✓ Programming
- ✓ Referrals to Other Health and Social Services
- ✓ Take-Home Naloxone Kits
- ✓ Vaccines
Specializations
- Harm Reduction
- Opioid Use Disorder