Grants and Contributions:
Title:
2223-HQ-000119
Agreement Number:
2223-HQ-000119
Agreement Value:
$5,045,942.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 23, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project developed a community-based safer supply model in rural and regional British Columbia. This model provided pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic drug supply and enhanced community care and social supports. The initial focus was on the delivery of a fentanyl patch program to participants at high risk of opioid overdose across Campbell River, the Comox Valley and Port Hardy for whom current harm reduction and treatment interventions were inadequate or inaccessible.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 1M8
Reference Number:
271-2023-2024-Q4-00004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
130642440
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
The total agreement value previously disclosed has been updated to reflect an increase resulting from this amendment, and the agreement end date has been updated to reflect an extension.
Amendment Date
Mar 6, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
AVI Health and Community Services Society
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion
Amendments: