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