Harm Reduction Resources

Harm Reduction Resources

Compassionate, evidence-informed resources supporting safer substance use, community care, overdose prevention, and wellness across Toronto.

Community support and outreach

This Harm Reduction Resource Page brings together tools, training, community supports, and educational materials to support safer, more compassionate service delivery across the shelter sector.

Overdose prevention support

SSHA Harm Reduction Framework

The City of Toronto Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Harm Reduction Framework supports shelter and housing services in reducing barriers to housing for people who use substances. Grounded in a Housing First approach, the framework provides guidance on integrating harm reduction into policies, programs, and service delivery while supporting client choice, housing stability, staff training, and clear service expectations for clients, peer workers, staff, and leadership.

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Peer support and community

Toronto Drug Checking Service

Toronto’s Drug Checking Service uses an off-site service model that provides detailed information on the contents of drug samples submitted by members of the public to collection sites, like Parkdale Queen West. Samples consist of either 10mg of a drug (about the size of a match head) or used drug equipment. The samples are then analyzed at a laboratory site and comprehensive results are made available to service users in person or online within 1-2 business days, helping individuals make more informed decisions about their substance use.

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Frontline wellness and care

National Overdose Response Service (NORS)

The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is a virtual safe consumption site available for all Canadians, 24/7 * 365. This service is 100% confidential, anonymous and judgement free.

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Educational resources

Overdose Prevention, Recognition and Response

Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and administer naloxone.

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Street outreach support

Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program (OHRDP)

An interactive map to support with finding harm reduction supplies.

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Healing and wellness

Substance Use Clinical Services

Learn more about available programs and services in Toronto.

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