Health care and medical in Ottawa, Ontario
Sandy Hill CHC - Supervised Consumption Site
Offered by Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Mon/Tues/Wed 7am8pm; Thur 7:45am5pm; Website checked March 2026
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
- Mon/Tues/Wed 7am8pm; Thur 7:45am5pm; Friday 8:15am4pm
- Who it is for
- Adults, Women, Men; Women, Men
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 221 Nelson St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1C7
- How to reach
- (613) 569-3488 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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?
Sandy Hill CHC - Supervised Consumption Site is open Mon/Tues/Wed 7am8pm; Thur 7:45am5pm; Friday 8:15am4pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 569-3488, or use the website.
Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.
221 Nelson St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1C7
221 Nelson St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1C7Ottawa, Ontario
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