Avenue B Harm Reduction

06/12/2026

We are grateful to Cait Vihvelin for her leadership in bringing this important ResearchNB-funded project forward, and we are honoured to be part of this collaboration.

Stigma remains one of the most significant barriers people face when accessing healthcare and support services. By bringing together research, community knowledge, and lived expertise, this project will help identify opportunities to strengthen health equity and improve access to person-centred care across New Brunswick. ❤️

06/11/2026

😞 We discovered today that two of our community sharps disposal boxes have been damaged (Cliff & Coburg)

These boxes play an important role in keeping used sharps off the ground and providing a safe disposal option for community members. When they are damaged, it impacts everyone's safety.

We will be looking into repair or replacement options and would welcome support from anyone with experience in metal fabrication, welding, or repairs. If you know someone who may be able to assist (we will compensate!) please send us an email at [email protected]

Thank you ❤️

PS: We accept all sharps here in the office, and there is also a box in front of the Hub on Prince Edward St, as well as Rainbow Park for uptown locations.

Learn more: https://avenueb.ca/sharps-disposal/

06/11/2026

In this episode of Lives Not Labels: Seeing Beyond Stigma, we sit with the complicated reality of loving someone through addiction.

This conversation is about hope and fear. Love and pain. Boundaries and compassion. It is about realizing that addiction impacts more than one person, and that partners, families, and loved ones often need support, too.

Thank you to our guest for trusting us ❤️

PS: There are no one-size-fits-all answers in conversations like this. What feels helpful, healing, or grounding for one person may not be the right fit for another. At the heart of it is honesty, courage, and connection and sometimes that is what helps people feel a little less alone.

🎙️:

In this episode, Laura sits down with a woman who shares her deeply...

06/05/2026

Did you miss Voices From the Front Lines?

Whether you're new to harm reduction or have been involved in this work for years, we invite you to take a listen.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/7Gn9PeTILe8?si=qlRTbgs6bMLHvakW

A heartfelt thank you to our panellists, sponsors, community partners, and everyone who joined us live.

Voices From the Front Lines brings together a panel of experienced ...

06/04/2026

📣 At this time, we are not yet hearing reports of overdose numbers locally that are anywhere close to what has recently been reported in Moncton in the Saint John region.

As far as we are aware, we have not received any indication of a local spike, and our community partners have not yet reported a notable uptick in overdoses this week.

That said, we are continuing to watch the situation closely. We often see drug supply trends emerge in Moncton before they reach Saint John, as Moncton can act as a distribution hub, though this is not always the case.

Our drug checking equipment has been detecting more veterinary sedatives, including medetomidine. These substances do not respond to naloxone and may be contributing to some of the overdose concerns being seen elsewhere in the province.

Naloxone is still important and should always be used in a suspected overdose, especially because fentanyl or other opioids may also be present. Call 911, give naloxone, provide rescue breathing, and stay with the person until help arrives.

06/01/2026

This week @ Sophia Recovery Centre💛

🌼 June at Sophia 🌼

As we step into the month of June, we’re reminded of the many meaningful moments that bring our community together. From end-of-school milestones and graduations to Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day , this is a time to honour growth, connection, and belonging.

Drop-In Hours:
📍 Saint John – 321 Main Street
Mon–Thurs: 9–3 (free lunch at noon)
Fri: 9–12
📍 Sussex – 10 Park Street
Wed: 12–3
Thurs: 12:30–3 (free lunch at noon)

✨ Free online & one-to-one support available across NB

Check out all our weekly programming here: www.sophiarecoverycentre.com/programs-calendar/

Let's do this together 💜

05/26/2026

Harm reduction, homelessness, addiction, public safety, and community care are topics many people are talking about right now.

On June 3, we’re creating (an online) space for a more grounded conversation.

Voices From The Front Lines: An Online Gathering is an open and honest community conversation about harm reduction in Saint John, led by people close to the work.

Whether you are a community member, service provider, neighbour, policymaker, advocate, or someone who simply wants to understand more, you are welcome!

Wednesday, June 3 // 6:00–8:00 PM ADT // Online

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-from-the-front-lines-an-online-gathering-tickets-1989396192565?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSCjQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvcjlpc0NxdmdGUjNGWk12c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgA-A35t1ofnDpo23DuCyaUCVAQXY56pPe9F35a2E0m8B802Re1W4E3G9qS3_aem_AuavOpY2Y9nDM_0IVoZozA

An online forum featuring frontline perspectives and open dialogue on harm reduction in Saint John.

05/20/2026

Our Creative Corner is a space for self-expression, connection, conversation, and trying something new in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Whether it’s painting, drawing, crafting, or just spending time with others, every session reminds us how important creative outlets can be for wellbeing and community.

watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Iv-mth2644