Harm Reduction Practice
Our Harm Reduction Program helps people who use drugs reduce the negative effects on their health and relationships.
It is a client-centered, evidence-based program. LAMP offers services that don’t judge or force people to do anything, so they can make their own decisions about their health. Support to learn the skills and information needed to live safer, healthier lives through a variety of programs, tools, and useful strategies, without forcing anyone to give up drugs.
Services
The harm reduction services include regular street outreach, supply distribution, safe disposal of used supplies, condom distribution, sex worker supports, overdose response training, drug use information, community education and connection to services and resources.
Kits and access to other harm reduction supplies are available without an appointment during LAMP operating hours at our main reception area.
Supplies and Kits:
- injection kits
- inhalation kits
- snorting kits
- Naloxone
- condoms and safe sex supplies
- portable and discreet sharps containers
24/7 Needle Drop Box Available
Outside our 185 Fifth Street location – Look for the YELLOW disposal container. (looks like a mailbox, in parking lot near accessible parking)
Who do we serve?
Our Harm Reduction services are offered to everyone in our community.
We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.
Please view the details below for pick-up hours for supplies and kits at our different pick-up locations.
Pick up at LAMP (185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5)
- Monday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kindly note that our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions, service changes and public closures.
Contact Us
185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5
Contact by phone: (416) 252-6471 ext. 291
Adult Drop-In
What We Do
The Adult Drop-In space at LAMP is where unhoused adults can come to and eat a meal, have access to laundry and showers, and connect to services and supports in an open, safe and welcoming place.
Who do we serve?
Our Adult Drop-In is available to any adult seeking service in our community.
We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.
Adult Drop-In (offered at St. Margaret New Toronto Church – see contact for address details)
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Breakfast is at 10am, Lunch at 12pm on the above days.
*Harm reduction kits and supplies are also available during program hours.
Kindly note that our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions, service changes and public closures.
Contact Us
Adult Drop-In – St. Margaret New Toronto Church
156 Sixth Street – Side Entrance, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5
Contact program by phone: (647) 525-2521
Services
At the Adult Drop-In clients can access services such as:
- Nutritious meals
- Showers
- Hygiene products
- Harm Reduction supplies
- Pet food & Veterinary services
- Computer and Phone access
- Laundry services (homeless access only)
- Information and Referrals
- Brief Case Management services
- Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities
Additional Resources & After-Hours Support
Supervised Consumption Services
Parkdale Queen West CHC
- Address: 1229 Queen Street West
- Phone Number: 416-537-2455
- Website: pqwchc.org/programs-services/harm-reduction/ops/
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am to 8pm
- Wednesday: 1pm to 8pm
- Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday, Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Fred Victor Centre & SCS
- Address: 139 Jarvis Street
- Phone Number: 416-361-2833
- Hours of Operation:
- Every day: 7:30am to 7:30pm
Crisis Response Support
- Dial 211 to access the Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS)
- Non-emergency calls for Toronto Police – 416-808-2222
- Contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario – 1-866-797-0000
- Distress Centre of Toronto – 416-408-HELP (4357)
- Toronto Withdrawal Management System (detox placement): 1-866-366-9513
- Bad Date Book (Digital) request at: info@maggiesto.org