October 16, 2024 – As shared previously, the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) partners have been working diligently to prepare for reopening, this has included extensive cleaning, pest remediation and planning for site access.
We are pleased to announce that The Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site, operated by Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) at 661 Montreal Street will reopen on Thursday, October 17, 2024, operating from 9 am – 9 pm, 7 days a week.
Other services at the ICH include drop-in and rest zones, counselling, meals, showers, harm reduction supplies, education, and drug poisoning prevention, including Naloxone distribution. These services will remain closed and resume on-site at a later date.
The CTS component provides essential life-saving and life-changing services for individuals who use substances. These evidence-based services, which include consumption and post-consumption care in accordance with Ministry of Health policies, as well as primary care services are not only proven to reduce harm, but also improve health outcomes.
Fencing around the Integrated Care Hub will remain in place to manage the flow of participants entering CTS.
We remain grateful to our staff, clients, community partners, Kingston’s exceptional first responders, and volunteers who support some of our most vulnerable citizens.
We are committed to providing further updates on our plans as they evolve, with specific emphasis on community engagement and safety. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with our clients, partners and community. To learn more about Consumption and Treatment Services in Ontario, please visit this link (opens in a new window).
Background: The ICH provides essential programs and services through the collaboration of community partners, including Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (AMHS-KFLA), Trellis HIV & Community Care (Trellis), Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) and HomeBase Housing. Together, these organizations offer low-barrier access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness and those facing substance use and mental health challenges.
