Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Reducing Substance Use Harms Through Basic Needs and Healthcare at 602 Queens “The Commons”
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000038
Agreement Value:
$444,250.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will address health care related to overdose events, and basic needs among people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness. It will provide wraparound support to address the effects of the health and homelessness crisis on individuals experiencing homelessness in a supportive environment. Specifically, it will provide integrated health care planning, such as harm reduction education, overdose prevention support, access to harm reduction supplies, and access to overdose reversal medications such as naloxone. In addition, individuals will be provided with access to connections to wrap around substance use services and health and wellness services.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 4L9
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q1-00006
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119420883
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
The City of London
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion