Safer Supply Ottawa Evaluation: Spring 2023 Report

Report
by
Haines, Marlene, Tefoglou, Athena & Patrick O'Byrne

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

This report will provide an overview of the 3 existing Safer Supply programs in Ottawa as well as a more in-depth exploration of Safer Stimulant Supply programs. First, a high-level summary of Safer Stimulant clinical program information will be provided. This includes an overview of what a Safer Stimulant Supply program is, program intake information, as well as participant inclusion and exclusion criteria. Second, medical chart data for all Safer Stimulant Supply program participants in Ottawa will be presented. This includes participant sociodemographic information, program engagement, as well as comparisons between drug use at intake and their most recent check-in. Finally, the outcomes related to chart reviews of all current Safer Supply Ottawa participants will be provided.

Keywords

Safer supply
Outcomes
Evidence base
Stimulants