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Street Connections is a mobile public health service in Winnipeg. Our goal is to reduce the spread of sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), including hepatitis C and HIV, and reduce other drug-related harms.

We are part of Healthy Sexuality and Harm Reduction in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's (WRHA) Population and Public Health Program.

Public health nurses and outreach workers staff our van, which drives around the city every evening except Sunday. You can also find us during the day from Monday to Friday in our office on the main floor of 496 Hargrave St.

We base our services on a harm reduction philosophy. This means that we support programs and policies that improve the health of people who use drugs and support people in their efforts to keep themselves and the larger community safe, without judging people for their sexual or drug use practices.

Van Routes

Monday to Thursday

6:35 - 6:45 pm	Stop at 705 Broadway
6:50 - 7:00 pm	Stop at Sargent and McGee St.
7:10 - 7:20 pm	Main Street area near Higgins
9:45 - 9:50 pm	Stop on Selkirk Ave. near McKenzie St.
10:00 - 10:15 pm	Stop on Main Street near Jarvis Ave.
10:50 - 11:00 pm	Stop at the corner of Notre Dame and Isabel
11:25 - 11:30 pm	Stop at William Ave and Isabel St.

Friday and Saturday

Call 204-981-0742 to find us!

Frequently-asked questions (FAQ)

How does this approach affect crime?

In places where harm reduction programs exist, certain crimes, such as break-ins, burglaries, and violent crimes, actually saw a slight decrease. This is because we focus only on keeping users safe, while existing drug trafficking and dealing laws continue to be enforced.