Toronto Public Health - Toronto - Victoria St

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * no OHIP required

Eligibility / Target Population

People who use substances

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Notes

Translation services available

Area Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Programs and services to reduce drug related harms for people who use drugs including preventing the spread of communicable diseases

Anonymous HIV Testing Anonymous and rapid HIV testing available for people who use substances * pre and post test counselling and referrals to community services/supports available * free information about HIV and its testing is provided by telephone or walk-in
Methadone Works - Opioid Substitution Clinic Harm reduction based opioid substitution program that includes methadone and suboxone
Naloxone Distribution In Toronto (POINT) Program Provide training to opioid users and their peers/family in recognizing the signs of overdose and ways to reduce the potential for overdose * training on how to administer naloxone * opioid users are provided with a take-home naloxone kit
Nursing Services Nursing services to people who use drugs:
Toronto Public Health - Harm Reduction Outreach team Overdose safety planning/naloxone distribution. Harm Reduction supplies distribution for people who use drugs to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and reduce injury. Conecting people to TPH Treatment services.

Services and Programs:

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