Health care and medical in Victoria, British Columbia
Portland Hotel Society - Supervised Consumption Site
Offered by PHS Community Services Society
844 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3
In short
SCS are an entry point to treatment and social services for people who are ready to stop or reduce their use of substances. They do not provide their own drugs or substances.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who it is for
- Adults, Women, Men
- Where
- 844 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3
- How to reach
- (250) 812-1764 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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About this service
SCS are an entry point to treatment and social services for people who are ready to stop or reduce their use of substances. They do not provide their own drugs or substances.
People will use SCS for a number of reasons. They provide:
- a safe, clean place to consume illegal substances
- less risk of violence or confrontation with police
- drug checking to detect adulterants using methods such as fentanyl test strips
- emergency medical care in case of overdose, cardiac arrest or allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- basic health services, such as wound care
- testing for infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- access to sterile drug use equipment and a place to safely dispose of it after use
- health professionals and support staff, including for overdose intervention
When is it open?
Portland Hotel Society - Supervised Consumption Site is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 812-1764, or use the website.
Listed in Victoria, British Columbia.
844 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3
844 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3Victoria, British Columbia
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