Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bridging Gaps: Enhancing Peterborough’s Outreach and Harm Reduction Capacity for Overdose Prevention
Agreement Number:
2425-HQ-000210
Agreement Value:
$29,352.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to enhance harm reduction and outreach services in Peterborough, Ontario, by addressing service gaps for high-risk populations, including those facing homelessness and substance use issues. Through multi-partner collaboration, the initiative will improve service accessibility with new outreach vans, enhance safety with security systems, provide essential supplies to build trust with vulnerable populations, and expand training to increase staff capacity in harm reduction efforts.
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:
Peterborough, Ontario, CA K9H 3R9
Reference Number:
271-2024-2025-Q4-00024
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119091973
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Corporation of the City of Peterborough
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion