Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre Safer Opioid Supply 2023 Evaluation Report

This report presents the results from the preliminary evaluation of the SOS program at PQWCHC. Using data from surveys and interviews with SOS clients, the key metrics questions examined in this evaluation include whether the program is effective in reducing the risk of overdose and death; offering low-barrier care in a community setting; connecting clients with healthcare, social care, and harm reduction services; and decreasing harms associated with involvement in criminalized activities related to substance use. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine what has been working well during the initial pilot phase of the SOS program and identify which program elements need improvement. Recommendations for the program and for the broader system and policy level are also identified.

An infographic summarizing the report is also available.