See 2019-2020 Annual Report for more detail.
7,000+ harm reducation contacts made in the downtown core by the Community Harm Reduction Response Team.
37% increase in harm reduction drop-in participation (5,500 visits) providing education and support.
3,100 client visits to the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) including 614 referrals to health supports.
30% increase in the number of clients requesting identifcation service (1,200 pieces of ID processed).
1,050 drop-by visits at seven community locations, during evening and weekend hours, to access case management support through the mobile health bus.
Weathered campaign highlights the urgent need for overdose prevention with a community photo exhibit and videos Yonge & Dundas. Thank you Twenty/Twenty Arts.
Each week community volunteers support harm reduction kit assembly and their discussions inspire the creation of eye-catching harm reduction stickers!
November 20, 2020 — Street Health is honoured to be named a Top Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence. "This recognition helps bring attention to the critical need for services for those experiencing homelessness," states Kapri Rabin, Executive Director. "We are currently seeing over 150...
November 4, 2020 — Street Health, with the support of Health Canada – Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), has captured a snap shot of the impact police ticketing is having on those living in encampments due to COVID-19. A survey was conducted with...
Thank you to the Toronto Tzu Chi Foundation for the delivery of 6,000 face masks.
Street Health is grateful for the Tzu Chi Foundation's 15 years of vital support.
Thank you Carol for dropping off 100 reusable face masks sewn by her sister Mari.