AVI Health and Community Services Society

$8,273,782.00 CAD

≈ 107 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Health Canada
Program
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2020-2021
Agreement period
July 23, 2020 – March 31, 2025
Reference
hc-sc:271-2023-2024-Q4-00002

Published purpose

This initiative provided pharmaceutical-grade prescribed alternatives (safer supply) medications (opioid/OAT/stimulant) to address the overdose risk posed by the toxic illegal drug market. It included outreach, medication delivery and fixed site services, including services and a safe and secure outdoor space for People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) by inhalation, with an emphasis on current gaps in the service continuum. The project also served as a point of entry to wraparound health and social services including primary and addiction care.

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This project provided pharmaceutical-grade prescribed alternatives (safer supply) medications and related outreach, delivery, and fixed-site services to reduce overdose risks for people who use drugs, including a safe outdoor space and connections to wraparound health and social services.

Category: Health Primarily funds activity in Canada

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