Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sealing the Gaps in Elgin: Building a Comprehensive Continuum of Services to Support People who Use Opioids
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000110
Agreement Value:
$640,326.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The project aims to strengthen St. Thomas-Elgin's capacity to support individuals who use substances, particularly those at risk of opioid-related harms. By expanding the continuum of services, it will address gaps in care access. Including plans to improve access to low-barrier counseling and trauma-informed care part of a system redesign to implement a stepped care model. It will also facilitate minor capital needs at the local emergency shelter to better suit its role as a service hub for the target population.
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:
St. Thomas, Ontario, CA N5P 3V7
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q2-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106984131
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Corporation of the City of St. Thomas
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion