Grants and Contributions:
Title:
2021-HQ-000060
Agreement Number:
2021-HQ-000060
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 20, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
Established a prescribed alternatives (safer supply) program in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver for people at risk of overdose and death due to the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, the project offered a personalized, low-barrier approach, with a variety of opioid medications available and extended operating hours.
Organization:
Health Canada
Expected Results:
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6Z 1Y6
Reference Number:
271-2020-2021-Q2-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
864435573
Recipient Type:
Other
Recipient's Legal Name:
Providence Health Care Research Institute Trust
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion