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Lessons Learned from Supervised Consumption and Overdose Prevention Sites in Canada

Webinar

This webinar will engage participants in a discussion with experts on key themes related to the development of an SCS or an OPS. Moderator: Amanda G…

Source : CATIE
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

The Basics of Supervised Consumption Services

Fact sheet/infographic

Download a printable PDF infographic summarizing the benefits of supervised consumption services.

Source : WHY SCS
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

Health Impacts: What are the impacts of supervised consumption services on health?

Academic article

Supervised consumption services (SCS) can reduce a number of drug-related harms and improve the health of people who use drugs. Research shows that S…

Source : WHY SCS
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

Crime & Public Order: Do supervised consumption services impact crime and public order?

Academic article

Opponents of supervised consumption services (SCS) have expressed concerns that these services may worsen crime and disorder in the surrounding area …

Source : WHY SCS
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

Crime & Public Order Impacts of Supervised Consumption Services

Fact sheet/infographic

Opponents of proposed SCS are worried that crime and disorder will worsen in the surrounding area. Most research has found that SCS do not negatively…

Source : WHY SCS
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

SisterSpace

Report

 SisterSpace is the world’s first women-only community accessible overdose prevention site. This report and video describe the rationale and approach…

Source : Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (CEWH), Atira Women's Resource Society
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses, Supervised consumption sites

Nurse-Assisted Injection: A Path to Equity in Supervised Consumption Services

Report

Supervised consumption services are an essential part of health care and community services for people who use substances in British Columbia. Th…

Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)
Format: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

Case Study: Supervised consumption site at the Blood Ties Four Directions Centre

Document

The supervised consumption site (SCS) at Blood Ties Four Directions Centre provides a safe space for people to consume their drugs by injection, snor…

Source : CATIE, Blood Ties Four Directions Centre
Format: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Supervised consumption sites

Supervised Injection Services Toolkit

Toolkit

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide information and resources to assist when considering whether to provide supervised injection services (SIS)…

Source : Toronto Drug Strategy
Format: PDF
Published: 2013
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites

International Consensus Statement on the Role of Nurses in Supervised Consumption Sites

Academic article

This consensus statement is the first step toward a better understanding of the role of nurses in SCS. There is immense responsibility on nurses in t…

Source : Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Nursing
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites