Post on : June 10, 2026

Street Outreach

Street Reach has expanded to include a full-time street-based outreach service. Two Outreach workers are on the streets of downtown St. John’s generally from Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (four Outreach workers on Friday) and Saturday, from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM.

To contact a Street Outreach worker for assistance during the hours listed above please contact: Jodi, Andrew, Lucas or Flora at (709) 351-1070

Street Reach is a grassroots outreach service guided by the principle of harm reduction. It has two main components: Outreach and individual support. Some unique aspects of Street Reach include the support across 16 & over, our evening drop-in, and the outreach walks. Street Reach supports over 1500 participants annually who count on us for their basic needs, the sense of belonging in our space, and the real support they receive.

Throughout the week Street Reach staff also provide drop-in support from our main office at 807 Water Street. From this location staff provide follow-up support to individuals with regards to issues such as housing, inter-agency advocacy, health, crisis management, etc. Individuals can also access SWAP and Naloxone at this location during office times.

Street Reach currently offers the following services: Drop-In, Street Outreach and Support Coordination

Street Outreach

Street Reach has expanded to include a full-time street-based outreach service. Two Outreach workers are on the streets of downtown St. John’s generally from Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (four Outreach workers on Friday) and Saturday, from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM.

To contact a Street Outreach worker for assistance during the hours listed above please contact:

Jodi, Andrew, Lucas or Flora at (709) 351-1070

What We Provide:

  • Crisis Interventions
  • Harm Reduction supplies and overdose prevention
  • Referrals to services (community supports, food banks, health services etc.)
  • Housing & Homelessness Prevention specific supports
  • Assistance to eliminate barriers to access supports (i.e. obtain ID’s, open a bank account)
  • Pick up improperly discarded drug use supplies
  • Assistance with applications

Resources Available to People:

Resources may vary depending on donations and funding, but generally, outreach workers will make available:

  • Snacks & water
  • Sterile drug use supplies
  • Naloxone Kits
  • Access to outerwear
  • During extreme weather, staff will make every effort to provide supplies that would minimize risks

Would you like to support this initiative?

For more information, please contact Thrive St. John’s at https://www.thrivecyn.ca/what-do-we-do/street-reach/