Crystal Meth, Opiates, Overdose and Housing in Kingston, Ontario: 2021 Rapid Assessment and Reponse

Report
by
Christmas, Candice M.

Release Date

2021

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Objective

The people who frequent the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) – its stakeholders – know best what they are experiencing and what they need. A rapid needs assessment about people who frequent the ICH and use crystal meth and/or opiates was undertaken, and this detailed report generated.

Findings/Key points

The people who frequent the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) – its stakeholders – know best what they are experiencing and what they need. A rapid needs assessment about people who frequent the ICH and use crystal meth and/or opiates was undertaken, and this detailed report generated.

Design/methods

32 in-depth interviews

Keywords

Overdose
Evidence base
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Wrap-around services
Safer supply
Decriminalization/legalization
Equity
About PWUD
Social services
Barriers and enablers
Poverty
Housing
Crime
Legal system/law enforcement
Illegal drugs
Chronic pain
Indigenous
Small/medium cities
Stimulants
Sex/Gender
Stigma
Mental health