Vancouver Island Health Authority DBA Island Health

$1,999,195.00 CAD

≈ 26 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Health Canada
Program
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2020-2021
Agreement period
June 29, 2020 – March 31, 2024
Reference
hc-sc:271-2020-2021-Q1-00019

Published purpose

Provided prescribed alternatives (safer supply) medication as an alternative to the toxic illegal drug supply for people in Cowichan Valley who had not responded to other forms of treatment for opioid use disorder.

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