Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic

General information

Provides a drop-in treatment centre to help those struggling with illicit drug addiction and have difficulty accessing mainstream services. The clinic offers opioid substitution therapy with clients assessed and receiving treatment within hours of check-in. No appointment is required. - - Also provides take-home naloxone kits, peer support, and the services of on-site nurses, social workers, financial liaison, and community workers. Physicians and pharmacists are also available to give clients medication for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis C, and psychiatric illnesses.