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Core to Sanguen's outreach are our mobile community health vans
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<h2>Sanguen’s Community Health Van</h2>

<h3>Why A Community Health Van?</h3>
<p>For many years, Sanguen has worked with people who have, or who are at-risk of, Hepatitis C. While doing this work, we recognized one really important fact:<em> people can’t focus on their health if they have other, bigger, important needs.</em></p>
<p>Unfortunately, people often experience significant barriers to accessing health and social services – even though there are many agencies in the Waterloo region doing incredible work. At Sanguen, we decided that it was time to <em>bring the services to people who need them</em> – and so, in 2015, The Van was launched!</p>
<p>There’s no point in re-inventing the wheel, so we work in partnership with a lot of great agencies who have been providing health and social services for many, many years.  The work we do together is client-driven, community supported, and highly responsive.</p>
<p>Since 2015, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive: people are thrilled to see us each week and they continue to spread the word. We know that when we reduce the barriers that stand between people and good health, <strong>every member of our community benefits.</strong></p>
<p><strong>More than 350 people visit The Van each week in Waterloo Region – and we are so glad they do!</strong></p>
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<h3>The Van Schedule.</h3>
<p><strong>Tuesday nights</strong><br />
Cambridge – <strong>4:00 to 6:00 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday nights</strong><br />
Waterloo and Kitchener – <strong>5:30 to 8:30 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thursday nights</strong><br />
Kitchener – <strong>6:00 to 9:00 pm</strong></p>
<p>Home deliveries may be available by request in Cambridge, Kitchener, or Waterloo, with 24 hours’ notice.</p>
<p>On nights when The Van is out you can call or text 519-591-4826 to get an update on our location.</p>
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<h3>What’s Available On The Van?</h3>
<ul>
<li>snacks and drinks</li>
<li>clothing</li>
<li>hygiene products</li>
<li>referrals to community agencies and supports</li>
<li>supportive counselling</li>
<li>testing for Hepatitis A, B, C and HIV and some STIs</li>
<li>pregnancy testing</li>
<li>emergency contraception</li>
<li>nursing services, including vein and wound care</li>
<li>harm reduction supplies and information</li>
<li>condoms and lube (including latex-free)</li>
<li>Naloxone (“narcan”) kits / overdose prevention training</li>
<li>pick-ups for filled sharps containers (please do not throw them out!)</li>
</ul>
<p>**  Some supplies and services are dependent on stock/availability and staffing.</p>
<p>Many of the items on The Van have been generously donated by individuals in our community – and we are so grateful for their help!</p>
<p><strong>The Van is on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOutreachVan/">Click here to check out our page</a> – we update it frequently!</strong></p>


<h3>We Need Your Support.</h3>
<p><strong>Community support is crucial to the success of The Van.</strong>  As a registered charity, Sanguen will provide a tax receipt for your donations.</p>
<ul>
<li>You can donate to The Van through <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sanguen-health-centre-foundation/">Canada Helps</a> &#8211; just select &#8220;Outreach Van Project&#8221; from the drop-down menu. If you prefer, you can donate by cheque or cash at our Waterloo office.</li>
<li>If you&#8217;d like to donate food, clothing, hygiene, or other items, please contact Simone (<a href="mailto:simone@sanguen.com">simone@sanguen.com</a>) to find out our current needs.</li>
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<p>If you work for an agency or group that offers services or supports, and you&#8217;d like to be part of The Van project, we&#8217;d love to hear from you! Email our Manager of Outreach, Violet (<a style="color: #000000;" href="mailto:violet@sanguen.com">violet@sanguen.com</a>) or call/text her at 519-574-7222.</p>
<p>Individuals who would like to help put together kits (snacks, hygiene, harm reduction, etc.) are invited to come to our Kit Group on Monday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) at <a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/140+Weber+St+E,+Kitchener,+ON+N2H+1C9/@43.4486134,-80.480152,15z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x882bf4eaff66d46d:0xa648646d87d35ae7!2s140+Weber+St+E,+Kitchener,+ON+N2H+1C9!3b1!8m2!3d43.4489809!4d-80.4796787!3m4!1s0x882bf4eaff66d46d:0xa648646d87d35ae7!8m2!3d43.4489809!4d-80.4796787" target="_blank">140 Weber Street East</a>, Suite 3 (&#8220;The Community Room&#8221;) in Kitchener. For more information, email Simone (<a href="mailto:simone@sanguen.com">simone@sanguen.com</a>).</p>
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