Peel UPHNS (Interim safe consumption services)

Peel's Interim Supervised Consumption Site:
With support from community partners on July 7, 2022, Regional Council unanimously endorsed the establishment of Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) via an Urgent Public Health Needs Site (UPHNS) with funding up to 24 months or until provincial Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) funding is secured (Region of Peel Council Resolution 2022-693).

SCS are low-threshold health care services that prevent overdoses by allowing drug use under the supervision of staff trained in overdose response. Wrap around services such as drug testing, health care, harm reduction teaching and counselling, and referrals to other social and health services (e.g., housing, employment assistance, food programs, addictions treatment) are also provided onsite or through robust referral pathways.

Services Provided:• Safe supervised space to use your pre-obtained drugs (injection and snorting services only currently)
• Onsite and offsite drug testing
• Harm reduction/sexual health counselling and education
• Distribution of harm reduction and sexual health supplies
• Onsite clinical supports (wound care, STBBI testing)
• Onsite access to wrap around supports
• Referrals and connections to other health and social services
• Snacks, drinks, chill-out space
• Non-judgemental, stigma free space