StreetWorks Supervised Consumption Site
The CTS site is a part of Streetworks services. The site offers a low-barrier, stigma-free environment for people to use pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of Harm Reduction Workers, Community Engagement/Security Workers and Paramedic staff. CTS prevents overdose deaths, reduces the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C, increase access to health and social services, and creates a safer community by reducing drug use in public spaces and providing options for safe syringe disposal.
Services that are available include:
- Supervised consumption (injection, intra-nasal and oral consumption)
- A supportive and calm environment
- A judgment-free space with supportive staff, including Harm Reduction Workers, Staff with Lived or Living Experience and Paramedics.
- Wound Recognition Program
- Paramedics provide overdose prevention and intervention (i.e. use of oxygen and naloxone)
- Weekly Groups (Women’s Group, Drop-In Group)
- Wrap around supports such as referrals to drug treatment, withdrawal management, mental health services, housing, primary care, Hep C, public health nurse ( point of care testing & vaccines) Supports and referrals
- Safer substance use education
- Harm reduction supplies, naloxone kits, sharps containers, returns accepted
Services
- Counseling et soutien
- Réduction des méfaits
- Traitement
Renseignements sur l’accessibilité
back entrance on the right
Autres services
7 days a week – including statutory holidays
8am-7:30pm – Last intake at 6:30pm