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Peer N Peer

About Peer N Peer

Peer N Peer (PNP) is a peer-led queer substance use and sexual health program, offered by the QTHC. Rooted in harm reduction principles, PNP meets folks where they're at on their substance use journey.

Whether you're looking to use substances more safely, change how substance use impacts your sex life, or stop using substances altogether, the PNP team is here for you. Although the Peer N Peer program was initially designed for queer and trans guys, but we provide services to all 2S/LGBTQ+ community members. Our team can also provide referrals to other programs and services where appropriate.

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PNP Supports and Services

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PNP Supports and Services *

  • The PNP team can provide you with helpful information on a variety of substance use topics, including:

    • Advice for safer injecting, smoking, and snorting

    • Local substance use data

    • Safer use of different types of drugs

    • Information about local substance use and sexual health services. 

    Our PNP team members are also happy to speak with you one-on-one to answer any questions you have about safer substance use. Or, check out our resource library for more resources.

  • Our PNP team members are trained to provide a structured counselling program over four to six sessions, focused on helping you reach your substance use and sexual health goals. PNP team members can also offer other forms of support, such as referrals and system navigation support.

    All counselling and support services are offered free of charge.

  • Want to learn more about your substance use and sexual health but don’t feel comfortable speaking with someone about it yet? On MyBuzz.ca, you can complete a free, private online questionnaire focused on your substance use, alcohol consumption, and sex life.

    Once you complete the questionnaire, you will receive a tailored snapshot about your personal substance use and sexual health. If a PNP team member is available while you complete your questionnaire, you will have the option to chat live with them — but you don’t have to unless you want to.

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  • If you're using substances, we want to help you do it as safely as possible. 

    Sharing substance use equipment (needles, pipes, bills, etc.) can put you and those you care about at risk for infections such as HIV or Hepatitis C. If you need access to clean substance use equipment, we can help. All substance use equipment is provided free of charge.

Acknowledgement of Support

This initiative has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Cette initiative a été rendue possible grâce à une contribution financière de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada. Les opinions exprimées ici ne représentent pas nécessairement celles de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada

Connect with Us

To access any of the PNP services or to learn more about the program, contact the PNP team at connect@peernpeer.ca or 587-920-3924 (call or text).

The Peer N Peer program is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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