FAQs
Parkdale Activity - General (FAQ)
General FAQ
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Is PARC a supervised consumption site?
No. PARC is not a supervised or safe consumption site. We do not provide supervised drug-use services. We are a community drop-in and supportive housing not-for-profit that offers food, connection, and basic supports for people. When someone is in crisis or needs medical support, we work with their care teams and local partners to make sure they get the help they need.
We do provide harm reduction kits, naloxone kits and work closely with community partners who do have supervised consumption services.
What are Supervised Consumption Services?
Supervised consumption services (SCS) are medically supervised spaces where people can use their own substances safely, preventing fatal overdoses and reducing the spread of infectious diseases. They also offer connections to housing, mental-health care, primary care, and treatment and recovery options when people are ready. While PARC is not an SCS, we strongly support our partners who provide these lifesaving services in our community.
What should a neighbour do if they are concerned about someone outside a PARC building?
If you are concerned about someone experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call 211 for guidance and connection to local crisis services.
If there is an immediate threat to the person’s safety or someone else’s safety, call 911. When calling 911 for a mental health related concern, you can request the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT), a specialized unit made up of a police officer and a mental health clinician trained to respond to mental health crises.
If the situation is non-emergency but still concerning, you can also contact the Gerstein Crisis Centre at 416-929-5200.
Click here for our “Supporting Vulnerable People in our Community” one-pager.