The Consumption and Treatment Services location in Niagara is being closed, along with every site in Ontario. Evidence shows that consumption sites save lives, including 1,500 in Niagara since it opening in 2018. 

Services that are available include:

• Supervised consumption (injection, intra-nasal and oral consumption)
• A judgment-free space with supportive staff, including Harm Reduction Workers, Staff with Lived or Living Experience and Paramedics.
• Wound Recognition Program
• Paramedics provide overdose prevention and intervention (i.e. use of oxygen and naloxone)
• Weekly Groups (Women’s Group, Drop-In Group)
• Wrap around supports such as referrals to drug treatment, withdrawal management, mental health services, housing, primary care, Hep C, public health nurse ( point of care testing & vaccines) Supports and referrals
• Safer substance use education
• Harm reduction supplies, naloxone kits, sharps containers, returns accepted

Positive Living Consumption and Treatment Service