Infographic: Supervised consumption sites — Key messages from an end-of-grant workshop

Infographic: Supervised consumption sites — Key messages from an end-of-grant workshop
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What We Heard: Supervised consumption sites — Key messages from an end-of-grant workshop

Services

People must have access to basic health and social services including food, clothing and shelter.

Supervised inhalation services

Many people prefer inhalation, but few sites support this method of consumption. Supervised inhalation services may save lives.

Changing drug supply

It is critical to listen to people who use drugs and swiftly adapt to the changing realities of how drugs are used, and which services are required where.

Access

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in substances being consumed in isolation, causing people to be more vulnerable to harms.

Contaminated supply

The COVID-19 pandemic increased contamination in the drug supply, leading to more overdoses and more deaths.

Listen to the experts

People who use drugs and frontline staff should be involved in planning and making decisions.

Staff support

Staff should be adequately supported to avoid burning out. This includes paid sick leave, grief support and training opportunities.

Read more: What We Heard Report: Operating Grant: Evaluation of Harm Reduction Approaches to Address the Opioid Crisis in the Context of COVID-19 – Supervised Consumption Sites Evaluation

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