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Objective
We used ethnographic methods to understand the ways in which a sanctioned OPS, situated in a multi-service center, impacts the lives of people who use drugs (PWUD).
Findings/Key points
TLC guests and staff described an atmosphere where radical hospitality—welcoming guests with extraordinary warmth, generosity, and unconditional acceptance—was central to the culture. We found that the co-location of an OPS within a multi-service agency (1) allowed for the culture of radical hospitality to flourish, (2) yielded a convenient one-stop shop model, (3) created a space for community building, and (4) offered safety and respite to guests.
Design/methods
We conducted participant observation and in-depth interviews June–December 2022. Extensive field notes and 39 in-depth interviews with 24 TLC guests and 15 TLC staff were analyzed using an inductive analysis approach.
