Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Reducing Drug Related Harm and Improving Well-being for Women and Gender Diverse People Impacted by the Overdose Crisis
Agreement Number:
2425-HQ-000179
Agreement Value:
$990,341.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will reduce substance use-related harms and improve well-being for women and gender-diverse individuals in Hamilton, ON, who use opioids and other illicit substances while experiencing homelessness or violence. It will implement a gender-specific harm reduction mobile team and counseling supports that address substance use, gender-based violence, and parenting. This initiative will leverage partnerships to develop and disseminate best practices for gender-responsive substance use services, aiming to enhance the response to the opioid crisis at both local and national levels.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 4Y5
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q3-00006
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
889323218
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
The total agreement value previously disclosed has been updated to reflect an increase resulting from this amendment.
Amendment Date
Nov 14, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
City of Hamilton
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health protection and promotion
Amendments: