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Program: Works, The

Organization: Toronto Public Health
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
 
Harm Reduction Supplies and Counselling Provide counselling and distribution of free harm reduction supplies:
 
Methadone Works - Opioid Substitution Clinic Harm reduction based opioid substitution program that includes methadone and suboxone
 
Mobile and Street Outreach The Works Van - operate Monday to Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Calls to request service are taken between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
 
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: 
 
Supervised Consumption Services Supervised Consumption Services (SCSs) are clinical spaces for people to bring their own drugs to use in the presence of trained health professionals. Canadian and international evidence shows that SCSs save lives, connect people to social services and are pathways to treatment

Services and Programs:

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People who use substances
Application: Call or visit * no referral required * no OHIP required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto

Phone Numbers: 416-392-0520
Teletype: 416-392-0658
After Hours: Toronto: 3-1-1 (daily 24 hours)
Outside City Limits: 416-392-2489 (daily 24 hours)
Fax: 416-392-0713
Email: publichealth@toronto.ca
Website: www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-ca...
Address: 277 Victoria St, Ground Fl
Toronto, ON
M5B 1W2
Intersection: Yonge St and Dundas St E
Location: Toronto (Downtown Yonge East)
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm * Sun 11am-5pm
Dates: Open holidays

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/1/2024

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