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
- 780-613-5022
- Web Site
- https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page15434.aspx
- Languages
- Interpreters / Translators
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- September 24, 2024
- Address
- 10240 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- 24/7 -
Available to in-patients only.
4 consumption booths