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Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) Expands Hours to Address Community Need Since last month’s closure of two downtown Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Harm Reduction Outreach Workers and Emergency Services have reported an increase in overdoses taking place in public spaces. “With the SCS’s closing people who use drugs have been left without the support they need […]

The Street Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Van Sickle as Street Health’s next Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Christina was selected following a comprehensive recruitment process supported by an external executive search firm. The Board endorsed Christina based on her demonstrated leadership experience and strong alignment with […]

Street Health stands with the numerous professional, community and grassroots groups to oppose the Ontario Government’s defunding and closure of remaining Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS). The toxic drug crisis continues to claim lives of people throughout the province. SCS’s offer life-saving services and must remain part of Ontario’s healthcare commitment. The government announcement, made on […]

  Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Street Health will be joining hundreds of communities across Canada for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). This is more than just a walk, it’s an opportunity to step up and make a profound difference for those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our city. For Street […]

Street Health’s staff have a passion for advocacy and sharing their knowledge about the issues impacting clients. This happens through a range of efforts including nursing, mental health and harm reduction, and providing university and college student internship opportunities to ensure the next generation of service providers gain real-life awareness on how to deliver accessible […]

In Canada, from 2016 to the end of 2023,  44,592 lives have been lost due to opioid overdose. An estimated 88% of these deaths were the result of non pharmaceutical opioids from the unregulated drug supply. (Opioid- and Stimulant-related Harms in Canada: Key findings — Canada.ca). These numbers include 523 opioid toxicity deaths reported by Toronto Public Health in […]

This week the Ontario Ministry of Health announced the closing of 10 Supervised Consumption Sites which are located within 200 metres of schools and childcare centres. This includes five Toronto sites: Regent Park Community Health Centre (CHC), Parkdale Queen West CHC, South Riverdale CHC, The Works (Toronto Public Health), Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). […]

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a grant which supported facility improvements at 338 Dundas St. East. More than 150 individuals use Street Health services each day. Recently completed renovations have improved the usability of our main reception and bathrooms for clients and staff. Thank you OTF!

  Recently, we invited Toronto writer Mary Fairhurst Breen to come out to one of our Women’s Drop-in session. After coming across Mary’s profile on Moms Stop the Harm, we reached out to her to inquire about facilitating a workshop at the drop-in. Mary is an artist, educator, and author of a memoir about the […]

At Street Health February is also the month that we invite our friends and community members to join us and learn about our services. Street Health is excited to be holding our 5th annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Saturday, February 24, from 3-6 pm. Our start and finish location is 339 Queen St. […]