A new mobile clinic van is on the move in to support the Grey County’s vulnerable population.
The Supportive Outreach Services program is introducing a new, highly modified van called the SOS Van.
It provides a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space where trust can be built, and care can be delivered with dignity.
The SOS van allows outreach teams to offer services in downtown areas, rural locations, and remote encampments.
It has been thoughtfully designed to create a warm and private environment that supports mental health counselling, harm reduction education, drug checking, addiction medicine, and primary care.
A solar-powered electrical system allows the van to operate for several hours without external power, helping ensure reliable service in a wide range of locations.
Operating seven days a week, the team delivers medical care, mental health support, harm reduction services, and help connecting to housing and other supports.
In addition to the mobile service, the SOS Program also runs regular clinics across the county that are free to access.
The program receives support and is fully funded by Health Canada and Ontario Health.