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Integrated harm reduction programs
Evidence review
Hepatitis C treatment in harm reduction programs for people who use drugs – This evidence review looks at integrating hepatitis C treatment into harm reduction programs and focuses on treatment outcomes, including adherence, cure and acceptability
Evidence briefs
Supervised Inhalation Site at ARCHES – Supervised inhalation services delivered as part of a larger supervised consumption site
Safe Supply: Hydromorphone Tablet Distribution Program at the Molson Overdose Prevention Site – This program provides a safe supply of opioids for people at high risk of overdose. It is embedded within other harm reduction services at an overdose prevention site.
Program models
Program element
An STBBI testing program that integrates a registered nurse within a harm reduction supply distribution room.
Case study
The harm reduction dispensing units are machines that distribute safer drug use supplies.
Case study
Distributes harm reductions supplies in rural communities using peer backpackers, a mobile van, a fixed-site harm reduction room and vending machines.
Case study
Employs people with lived experience of drug use to provide harm reduction supplies and other supports from their residences.
Program element
Hepatitis C testing and treatment services integrated with supervised injection and consumption services, harm reduction supply distribution and other drug-user health services.
Case study
A supervised consumption service where people can use drugs in a hygienic environment under the supervision of trained staff.
Case study
The overdose prevention site at St. Paul’s Hospital offers a safer place to use drugs in the West End of Vancouver.
