Safer Supply Program Evaluation: a response to drug poisonings in Thunder Bay

Report
par
Sprakes, Abigale et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

No

L’objectif

This report aims to provide the results of the program evaluation of the safer supply pilot program in Thunder Bay, ON from October 2022 to March 2024.

Constatations/points à retenir

Key findings included: decreased risk, increased access to basic needs, increased physical and mental health and increased connection and inclusion.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

The evaluation utilized a mixed-methods approach with three data collection techniques: de-identified program data, surveys and semi-structured interviews.

Mots clés

About PWUD
Advocacy
Barriers and enablers
Crime
Diversion
Harm reduction
Housing
Illegal drugs
Mental health
Overdose
Safer supply
Withdrawal
Wrap-around services