These guidelines were developed with consultation from public health professionals, First Nations health professionals and Knowledge Keepers / Traditional Healers.
Safer Drinking Tips During COVID-19
Everyone is different but for some people who drink very heavily, stopping all at once or cutting down too fast can be dangerous.
COVID-19: Advice for People Who Use Drugs
This leaflet provides practical information that will help us manage our health and drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelters & Drop-Ins (General & COVID-19/Alberta Contexts)
A resource for shelter and drop-in service providers during COVID-19
COVID-19: Information for OAT Prescribers and Pharmacists
Many patients on OAT currently receive daily witnessed medications. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be additional considerations for access that prescribers and pharmacists should be aware of.
Prescriber Guidelines Risk Mitigation in Dual Public Health Emergencies
VCH has new guidelines in place to help prescribers support people who use drugs (PWUD) who need assistance managing withdrawal symptoms due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Protocol for Aerosol-Generating Medical Procedures
This protocol was developed in consultation with Toronto Public Health (TPH) infection prevention and control (IPAC) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) IPAC experts regarding the risks associated with AGMPs [(e.g., high flow oxygen therapy, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)] in The Works.
COVID-19 HIV Services for People Who Use Drugs
People who use drugs can be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 due to underlying health issues, stigma, social marginalization and higher economic and social vulnerabilities, including a lack of access to housing and health care.
VCH COVID-19 Resources for Staff Working with Vulnerable Populations
This document provides COVID-19 information and resources for community partners who work with vulnerable populations (homeless and under-housed people, and people with complex care and/or MHSU needs)
