UNS & DAPS SELECTED CHARITABLE CAUSE FOR 2024-2025:
Direction 180
ABOUT DIRECTION 180:
Direction 180 is a non-profit, community-based opioid treatment program located in North End Halifax. Our goal is to reduce the risks associated with opioid use disorder and intravenous drug use by engaging people who use drugs in medical treatment and programming. A part of the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, Direction 180 recognizes that substance use and recovery are often dependant on various socioeconomic and psychological factors. Direction 180 supports those affected by offering various services tailored to the individual.
WHY DIRECTION 180?
Each year, thousands of Nova Scotians struggle with opioid use disorder. Many of those, due to socioeconomic and mental well-being factors do not have the resources for safe, informed drug use and effective treatment. Direction 180 offers many programs and services to help those struggling with substance opioid use disorder, including medical care, Hepatitis C treatment, wound care, education of safer drug use practice, recovery support programs, and more.
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The funds we raise for Direction 180 will be used to help support the various programs and treatments that Direction 180 offers. It is a way for us to give back to the Nova Scotia community, and we thank you for your contributions.
WHAT FUNDRAISERS/EVENTS WILL BE HAPPENING THIS YEAR?
The Dalhousie Association of Psychology Students (DAPS) and the Undergraduate Neuroscience Society (UNS) host many fundraising events each year such as bake sales, trivia nights, and a brain triathlon. Our biggest fundraiser is our annual charity gala happening in March or April. To keep up with our fundraisers, check out our social media!
For more ways to support our fundraisers, please email daps@dal.ca and/or uns@dal.ca
FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Direction 180 has been a part of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre since 2001. Direction 180 aids in the overall care of clients in an effort to improve the client’s quality of life, living conditions, mental/psychological well-being, and physical health. This is achieved through the provision of opioid agonist treatment, medical monitoring, blood borne pathogen testing, hepatitis C treatment, support for antiretroviral treatment adherence, vaccinations, counseling, advocacy and community referral.