Supervised Consumption Service

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services

Description

Provides a place where people who use pre-obtained drugs are monitored in a hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while also receiving additional support and connection to recovery-oriented services.

Includes:

medical interventions by regulated health care providers in the event of opioid / stimulant overdoses, including oxygen and naloxone administration
sterile injection supplies and disposal equipment
drug poisoning prevention education and response training, including naloxone kits
education on a variety of harm reduction topics, such as vein care, safer injection techniques, and hepatitis / human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention
connection to recovery-oriented services such as substance use treatment and supports, mental health care, and housing

Access to the following only for those using the site:

client advocacy and referrals to health, social and recovery-oriented services
basic wound care and health services (will vary by site)

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Affiliation: George Spady Society, Northreach Society, Radius Community Health and Housing
Key Provider: addictions counsellors, indigenous support workers, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), outreach workers, support workers, paramedics, registered nurses (RNs), social workers

Eligibility

Yes, Service targeted to:

18 years and older
ability to agree to service (informed consent) and to follow service rules

Application Process

Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Can self-refer or be referred by family or friend.
Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: No,

Telephone

780-424-8335 ext. 227

Web Site

https://www.gspady.org/scs-program-v1

Email

admin@gspady.ab.ca

Languages

Interpreters / Translators

Fees

Fee: No

Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A

Accessibility