Run by Rovalan Setlementti ry, this low-threshold drop-in centre is open to people who use or have used drugs. It offers peer support, groups, excursions and events, and psychosocial support. It is funded by STEA and the Lapland wellbeing services county.
Health services are free. Needle and syringe exchange with counselling is on Tuesdays and Fridays, with an emergency pack on other days. Rapid HCV and HIV tests, hepatitis A and B vaccinations, sexual health counselling and contraception, and nurse and doctor consultations, partly anonymous, are available. Prescriptions are not renewed. Mobile outreach usually runs on Wednesdays. An accessible toilet is available.
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