Health care and medical in Toronto, Ontario
Queen West - Supervised Consumption Site
Offered by Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre - Queen West Site
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.
- Who it is for
- Adults and youth of all genders who use drugs.
- 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
- 168 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2R4
- How to reach
- Contact through Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre - Queen West Site: (416) 703-8480 · Website
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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
Who can use it?
Adults and youth of all genders who use drugs.
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 703-8480, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
168 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2R4
168 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2R4Toronto, Ontario
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