East Toronto Outreach Project van and staff

East Toronto Outreach Project (ETOP)

Harm reduction refers to a set of practical strategies to reduce the harms caused by the criminalization of people who use drugs. It is a philosophy about being simply respectful of and to people who use drugs. No judgement, no expectations and no desire for people to stop using drugs.

Services Offered

  • Harm reduction supplies (injection, stems, bowls, chasing the dragon, foils, etc.)
  • Condoms and lube (including latex-free)
  • Naloxone and overdose response training
  • Sharps container pick-up
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Hygiene products
  • totalHYPE magazine
  • Weather-appropriate survival gear
  • Community referrals (case management, housing, healthcare, social work, ID clinics, etc.)
  • Supportive counseling

Schedule and Locations

Tuesdays

  • 40 Teesdale Rd, 2:00-2:45 pm
  • 500 Dawes Rd, 3:00-3:45 pm
  • Main Square, 4:00-4:45 pm

Fridays

  • 550 Kingston Rd, 2:00-2:45 pm
  • Encampments (various locations), 3:00-4:45 pm

Van schedule flyer

Catchment Area

North: St. Clair Avenue and O’Connor Drive
South: Lake Ontario
East: Victoria Park Avenue
West: Don Valley Parkway

Contact

If you would like to learn more about this program or anonymously inform us of an encampment in need of support, please contact Taylor or Sandra.

Taylor McCormick
Community Health Worker
437-239-4684
[email protected]
Working hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm

Sandra Green
Harm Reduction Worker
437-228-4370
[email protected]
Working hours: Tuesday-Friday from 1pm-5pm

Program Details