The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is looking for feedback on three proposed locations for a supervised consumption site in downtown Barrie.
The three locations are: 11 Sophia Street West, 80 Bradford Street and 192 Bradford Street.
People who live, work, own a business or go to school in Barrie are invited to offer their opinion on the newly proposed SCS locations by filling out an online survey at www.smdhu.org/SCS.
The survey is open from March 10 to March 31, 2021. To request a paper copy of the survey be mailed to you call 1-877-721-7520 ext. 7333 and leave a voice mail.
The survey, which is voluntary and anonymous, is one part of public consultations on a proposed SCS in downtown Barrie as a service for people who use drugs.
“Opioid use, addiction and overdose continue to be an urgent and complex problem in Barrie and the application for an SCS remains a high priority for our two organizations,” said Dr. Lisa Simon, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which will be the co-applicant for the SCS along with the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe Branch, as the lead applicant.
Supervised consumption sites (SCS) help save lives and create safer communities. They provide a safe and clean space for people to use their own drugs under the care of nursing staff. They can connect clients to treatment for addictions and mental illness, and other health and social services.
“The Supervised Consumption Site will provide a safe and compassionate space to reconnect our most vulnerable citizens with society and much needed health and social services. We look forward to hearing your voices about where to make this happen,” said Dr. Valerie Grdisa, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch.
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