Avenue B Harm Reduction

09/04/2026

One week of mobile operations down! 💪

Since saying goodbye to 62 Waterloo, our team has been across the community doing everything we can to make sure there are no gaps in access to harm reduction supplies, support, and connection during our transition.

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged us along the way. Your kind words have meant so much to us!

We’re especially grateful to the community organizations that have offered us meeting & co-working space, as well as other resources (including washroom stops on our route!!) while we’re in between physical locations. We really do feel the love and appreciation from our community.

Avenue B may be without walls right now, but we are still here! ❤

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Monday — Closed for Labour Day

Tuesday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

Wednesday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street

Thursday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

Friday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Behind RECAP on Crown Street
• Route around Waterloo Village/Uptown

Need supplies or support?
Reach us at:
506-652-2437
[email protected]

09/02/2026

Thank you so much to Melissa and the team at Valley Clean for choosing Avenue B as your Charity of the Month! What a wonderful surprise ❤️

We are incredibly grateful to local organizations like yours that recognize and support the work we do in our community.

THANK YOU ❤

This Month's Charity of Choice: Avenue B Harm Reduction

Each month, Valley Clean makes a donation to a local charity chosen by one of our team members. This month, Melissa chose Avenue B Harm Reduction, right here in Saint John.

Valley Clean is proud to support this important work on Melissa's behalf. Thank you for choosing this month's charitable donation, Melissa!

Learn more about their work at avenueb.ca, or by visiting 62 Waterloo Street, Saint John.

08/31/2026

📣 Avenue B is *temporarily* going mobile!

Beginning August 31, we will temporarily operate through a fully mobile service model while we await the completion of our new space in the House of Merritt building on Waterloo Street. We expect to remain mobile until approximately November.

Our physical drop-in location will be closed during this transition, but we are still here!

Our two dedicated outreach teams will continue providing:

✅ Expanded community outreach✅ Harm reduction supplies and deliveries✅ Mobile drug checking by request✅ Community sharps pickup✅ Naloxone training & distribution✅ Referrals and community connections✅ Education and training sessions at community locations

During our first week of mobile operations, both teams will be walking throughout Waterloo Village & the South End from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In the afternoons, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., one team will be stationed at Tin Can Beach, while the other will be available near our former location on Waterloo Street. Staff will be operating from Avenue B team members’ vehicles.

This is our initial schedule while we adjust to mobile operations. We are continuing to develop partnerships and identify additional locations for regular outreach pop-ups. We’ll share updated locations and schedules as they are confirmed.

You can continue reaching us at:

📞 (506) 652-2437✉️ [email protected]

Our phone will be answered:

Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Please leave a voicemail outside these hours. We will return your call the same day whenever possible or by the end of the next business day.

Supply orders can continue to be submitted by phone, email or through your usual Avenue B contact. More advance notice is always helpful, but our team is building flexibility into its schedule so we can continue responding to community needs.

We would also love to hear from community organizations that can help distribute supplies or would like to host an Avenue B outreach pop-up, mobile drug-checking service or education session.

This will be a period of change, creativity and flexibility, and we are grateful for everyone’s patience and support ❤❤❤

08/27/2026

See you tomorrow from 12-2 PM in King's Square!

💜 Join Us for International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

On August 28, our team will be joining community partners at King Square from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.

This important event is an opportunity to come together in remembrance of those we have lost, support those who are grieving, and strengthen our collective commitment to compassionate responses to substance use and overdose.

We invite our community to stop by, connect with local organizations, access resources, and stand with us in raising awareness and reducing stigma.

📅 August 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 King Square, Saint John

08/21/2026

Today, we gathered in King’s Square for our 3rd annual Sister Nicky memorial lunch.

Sister Margaret Rose Nickerson is a treasured part of Avenue B’s history and served alongside our community for 25 years. She met people with extraordinary compassion, dignity and kindness — especially those who were too often judged or overlooked.

We continue to hear stories about the difference Sister Nicky made in people’s lives. Her legacy lives on in those memories and in the care we continue to offer one another.

08/19/2026

We’ve got Tenere from Four Lights Psychotherapy hanging out with us across the street today, offering FREE THERAPY until 2 PM! 💛

No appointment. No big formal setup. Just a shady spot under the tree, a couple of chairs, and someone available to talk.

Sometimes support can be as simple as having a safe person to sit with for a little while. If you’re nearby, come say hi 🌳🪑💬

08/17/2026

This Friday! Come visit us in Kings Square at 12 PM. ❤🌭🥤

08/14/2026

Did you know Avenue B offers free, evidence-based training for workplaces, schools, community groups, and individuals? Our newest video provides a brief overview of each of our training modules, and how you can schedule a session for yourself or a group!

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, challenge misconceptions, or create a safer and more supportive environment, we’re here to help.

Visit www.avenueb.ca/education-training to book a group session, or www.avenueb.ca/individual-naloxone-training to register for individual naloxone training.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IPDYOFxiXV4

Learn how education can save lives, reduce stigma, and build strong...

08/04/2026

There's just something about dads. 😅

Last week, one of our board member's dads rolled up his sleeves and repaired our community sharps bin. This week, Chris' own dad spent the day helping us replace two of our other sharps bins with brand new ones. (Coburg & Rainbow Park.)

A huge thank you to both of these amazing dads for donating their time, tools, and know-how to help keep our community safer. We couldn't do this work without people who are willing to jump in and lend a hand.

To all the dads out there who somehow have the right tool for every job, we appreciate you. ❤

07/31/2026

In this episode of our podcast, Laura sits down with Dave, a person with lived experience of substance use and recovery, for an honest conversation about his journey.

Dave shares his experiences with substance use, the challenges he has faced along the way, and the ways it has impacted not only his own life, but also the people around him. Through his story, we explore the realities of addiction, recovery, relationships, and the importance of compassion and understanding.

Conversations like this help break down stigma and remind us that behind every story of substance use is a person with their own experiences, struggles, strengths, and hopes for the future.

Thank you to Dave for sharing his story with us.

Watch here:

In this episode of our podcast, Laura sits down with Dave, a person...