Community gathers to protest new needle distribution site in Chico
People in Chico gathered for a protest to rally against the return of a needle distribution program that is planned to start at a new site on Park Ave. and E. 18th St.
Posted: Apr 27, 2021 6:29 PM
Updated: Apr 27, 2021 6:32 PM
Posted By: Kristian Lopez
CHICO, Calif. - A group of people in Chico came together on Tuesday to rally against the return of a controversial needle distribution program.
Even though the programs are banned all throughout Butte County, people are concerned about a new facility planning to open up on Park Ave. and E. 18th Street.
Needle program adds physician planning to resume distribution services in Chico
A controversial needle handout program plans to set up at a new site in Chico.
Posted: Apr 15, 2021 7:50 PM
Updated: Apr 15, 2021 9:04 PM
Posted By: Tori Apodaca
CHICO, Calif. - The Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition (NVHRC) plans to start handing out needles again, but this time with a physician on hand. Physicians are going to be able to expand our offerings,” said Angel Gomez with NVHRC. “They will be assessing the individual needs of people that come to participate with us so it will be up to the physician to survive what kind of access they give to individuals.
Chico City Council to discuss banning needle distribution
Tuesday, Chico City Council members are meeting to discuss the issue of needle distribution programs.
Posted: Jan 5, 2021 6:19 PM
Updated: Jan 5, 2021 6:19 PM
Posted By: Dani Masten
CHICO, Calif. - The Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition would typically hand out clean needles to people in city parks, but this could soon change after the city council meets Tuesday.
“The final motion we made was to have the city attorney find any and all legal measures to keep the needle distribution out of the city of Chico,” said council member, Sean Morgan.
Based on the city staff report, some of the options would be to declare an emergency ordinance that would only ban needle programs for 180 days or to create a new ordinance.