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In Victoria, services for drug users not keeping pace, advocates say

The number of supervised consumption sites and services for people who use drugs in Victoria has grown, but it’s not keeping pace with need, advocates say.

The need for greater access to supervised consumption sites couldn’t be ignored, said Fred Cameron, director of programs at Solid, a grassroots organization staffed by people with lived experience of drug use.

More information in the article below:

Services for drug users not keeping pace as crisis deepens – Victoria Times Colonist

Gold Apple Award for Harbour Safe Consumption Site and Service

“The opioid overdose epidemic has created a major strain on both public health and emergency response resources, and is beyond the capacity or scope for one agency or organization to effectively respond on its own. In response, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), Island Health, SOLID Outreach, and Lookout Housing and Health Society joined forces to develop an innovative model for a safe consumption site for the Greater Victoria area that integrates primary care, mental health substance use services, and supervised injection services all under one roof. ”

“For working together to eliminate obstacles to accessing live-saving supports and services, we award the Gold Apple in Collaborative Solutions to The Harbour Community Health and Wellness Centre.”

“The 13th Annual BC Health Care Awards Monday, June 24th, 2019.”