Need substance use care?

SRCHC is here to support you. We offer a range of services in East Toronto to people who actively use drugs or who intend to stop. You don’t need ID or a health card to make an appointment – when you’re ready, just reach out.

Getting substance use care at SRCHC

We understand that life is complicated, and that substance use is, too.

Whether you need support, somewhere to go or someone to turn to, we’re here for you. We offer judgment-free, trauma-informed care and access to a wide range of consumption, overdose prevention, health care and treatment services. We’ll listen and help you understand your options or what you need.

Specific ways we can help you

Sterile supplies

We offer sterile supplies that reduce the risk of contracting a communicable disease such as HIV or Hepatitis C.

Supervised consumption

We offer many services through the Moss Park Consumption and Treatment Service where people can use drugs they have obtained in a controlled environment. These include sterile supplies, overdose response, naloxone training, complex wound and other health care, nutritious snacks and meals, and a place to rest or do activities.

Access to health care

We offer primary care clinics and treat infections, wounds, and other health concerns. We test for and treat sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, provide vaccinations, monitor chronic diseases, help you stay on schedule for medications, and more.

Help making a change

If you want to slow down, quit, or try treatment for substance use, we’re here to help. Our staff will help you understand your options. We offer addiction medicine, day detox, addiction counselling, and more through our HART Hub partnership. We also provide referrals for addiction medicine, detox, and treatment through the Moss Park Consumption and Treatment Service.

Someone to talk to

You can talk to staff if you are experiencing difficulty. We offer mental health support and treatment, crisis intervention, addiction counselling, grief and loss support, and more. We also provide referrals to other counselling and support services.

Help with everyday needs

Need help filling out forms, getting an ID, or applying for benefits? Our staff can help.

More support is now available

We've opened a new space to provide even more care and support services in East Toronto — from food and shelter to longer-term care.

Programs that may help you

Walk-In Wellness Hub

Located at Cataraqui Recreation Centre (52 Cataraqui Crescent), the Oakridge Health and Harm Reduction Hub provides walk-in services for people who use drugs. The hub offers a welcoming, low-barrier space

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Trauma-Informed Programming

Rooted in harm reduction, mental wellness, and recovery-oriented care, our programming supports community connection, skill-building, independence, and self-defined recovery for individuals experiencing mental health challenges or substance use.

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System Navigation

Our social workers support clients with a range of concerns, including mental health challenges, current or past substance use, family and relationship stress, and chronic health conditions. They can also

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Supply Distribution & Disposal

We provide harm reduction supplies, safer drug use education, naloxone distribution, and overdose response training. Our team offers information and referrals to a variety of in-house and external services and

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Moss Park Consumption & Treatment Services

Our Moss Park Consumption & Treatment Services site offers many services where people can use drugs they have obtained in a controlled environment, including sterile supplies, overdose response, naloxone training,

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Mobile Outreach

People who use drugs often face stigma and discrimination, which can lead to social isolation. Hidden homelessness, along with limited access to food and healthcare, are also common challenges. The

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Hepatitis C Virus Care

This innovative, community-based, and client-centred collaborative care model offers liver wellness education, as well as Hepatitis C (Hep C) testing and treatment, for individuals living with or at risk of

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HART Hub

The East Toronto Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub provides low-barrier, evidence-based healthcare, social services, and housing support to individuals who actively use drugs or who intend to stop.

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Primary CONNECT

Primary CONNECT (Collaborative Navigation Network for Connected Treatment) is a new interprofessional primary care team that supports underserved populations in downtown and East Toronto. The program focuses on individuals with

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Common questions about substance use care at SRCHC

Do I need a health card or ID to get help?
No. You don’t need a health card or ID, but our staff can help you obtain both. You also don’t need a fixed address to use our services .
Is there a supervised consumption site at your facilities?
Yes. We offer a supportive setting with trained staff who can respond right away if there’s an emergency.
Is it free?
Yes, our space, resources, and counselling are free.
What kind of health care can I get access to?
We can treat wounds, infections, and help with pain or general checkups. You don’t need to see a doctor first or book an appointment to use our services.
Can I get supplies?
Yes. We offer a range of free sterile supplies that reduce the risk of contracting communicable blood borne infections.
Can I talk to someone if I’m having a hard time?
Yes. We have skilled staff who are here to listen and support you.
What if I want to stop using substances or cut back on use?
You can talk to us anytime about quitting, treatment, or other support. Our trained staff will make sure you understand all your options. We won’t pressure you no matter what you decide to do.
What if I don’t speak English well?
We understand that language can feel like a barrier to receiving care. Let us know the language you prefer and we will try to accommodate you. We do our best to provide interpretation or translated materials when possible, and we’ll work with you to make sure you feel understood.
Will this be kept private?
Yes. We don’t share your information unless you say it’s okay, or in very rare situations where safety is at risk.
I heard some substance use sites are closing. Are your services still open?
Yes, we offer support at one site, providing care for people who are at risk of overdose death. If you aren’t sure what resources or supports are available, reach out and we’ll walk you through it.
Do you provide Hepatitis C Virus support?
Yes. We can provide testing, treatment, support, and education if you are living with Hepatitis C or are at risk of acquiring it.
What services do you offer at your Moss Park Consumption and Treatment Service site?
We offer the following through our Moss Park Consumption and Treatment Service:
- Health care: primary care, testing, wound care, vaccinations, and referrals
- Supervised consumption: overdose response, supplies, and naloxone training Health care: primary care, testing, wound care, vaccinations, and referrals
- Mental health and counselling: mental health programming, stress management techniques and teaching, crisis help, and connections to services
- Practical support: help with forms, housing, ID, legal needs, and system navigation
- Community care: healthy snacks, a place to rest, social activities, and family support
- Addiction care: addiction counselling, referrals to addiction medicine providers, detox, and treatment
What services do you offer through the HART Hub partnership?
The HART Hub partnership offers a variety of health care services, mental health and addiction counselling, crisis support and referrals, psychiatric services, day programming, addiction medicine and day detox. We can also help with case management, voluntary trusteeship, access to housing options, and more.

Need help or have questions?

Not sure where to start? Reach out and we’ll guide you. Whether you’re looking for care, support or information, we’ll help you take the next step.