Supervised Consumption Service

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services

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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
780-538-3388
Web Site
https://northreach.ca/scs-2/
Email
info@northreach.ca
Languages
Interpreters / Translators
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 24, 2024
Address
10101 97A Street
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X3
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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