Harm reduction and medical services

Harm reduction and medical services will be available at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference, in Montreal, Canada, from 29 July to 2 August 2022.

In collaboration with local harm reduction service facilities and medical professionals in Montreal, IAS – the International AIDS Society – will ensure that these services are available to all delegates joining us in Montreal throughout the conference.

While in Montreal, the IAS is required to follow rules and guidelines for the provision of harm reduction services as determined by the Public Health Service of Montreal.

The following services are available at the Palais de Congrés:

Medical staff will be available from 29 July to 2 August at the following locations:
- Nurse (medical assistance)
  - Infirmary (Mezzanine 3, accessible from the back of Viger Hall, Level 2)
- Nurse (medical assistance)
  - First aid (Level 2, Global Village)
Safe waste disposal (sharp boxes) in the following locations:
- All public bathrooms on Level 1
- Infirmary (Mezzanine 3, accessible from the back of Viger Hall, Level 2)
- First aid (Level 2, Global Village)
Mobile supervised injection site unit, run by L’Anonyme. The mobile unit will be available on Friday, 29 July, between 17:00 and 18:00. The unit will be parked on Level 1 at place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. The mobile site will also be available every evening in various locations in Montreal. For more information, visit www.anonyme.ca
Information on the following services will be readily available throughout the Palais de Congrés (including within the Infirmary, First aid and Positive Lounge):
- Medical services and treatment centres for HIV and sexual health
- Medical facilities and services for people who use drugs
- The use of drugs while in Montreal
- Access to prescriptions (methadone or suboxone) or opioid agonist therapy while in Montreal

Please refer to the AIDS 2022 Harm reduction and medical services guide for Montreal for more information.

In line with national policy in Canada, all ambulances and emergency rooms in Montreal’s hospitals are equipped with naloxone. If someone overdoses on opiates, physicians on duty in ambulances and emergency rooms can administer naloxone. In Canada, medical assistance can be used without fear of persecution.

Please be aware that Canada is currently facing a drug toxicity and overdose crisis. Naloxone kits are available for free. Please refer to the harm reduction and medical services guide for more information.

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