Supervised Consumption Service (SCS)

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The George Spady Society Supervised Consumption Service (SCS) can be the pivotal first step toward recovery and wellbeing for individuals and plays a critical role in the continuum of services and the path to recovery. At SCS, Recovery Coaches, Support Workers and Healthcare Professionals help clients navigate pathways to recovery, including access to housing, mental-health services, and addiction-treatment programs. Many clients of the SCS eventually engage with our Medically Supported Detox (MSD) program, where they can begin their recovery journey with the support of a multidisciplinary team. For many, this makes the SCS an essential first step in stabilizing health and building trust.

The SCS empowers individuals to seek out recovery, ultimately linking them with the broader continuum of care that includes housing and culturally supported long-term wellness programs. Through this model, the George Spady Society ensures that the SCS is a vital entry point into a continuum of care that can lead to meaningful recovery for vulnerable populations.

Services provided:

  • 24/7 access for safe injection materials in a secure setting

  • Onsite RN, LPN and support staff to reduce health risks, overdoses, and to build relationships to support the people who need it most

  • Referrals to wrap-around services such as shelter accommodation, detoxification services, treatment, addiction and mental health services, housing, opiate replacement therapy, counselling advocacy, and both primary and secondary healthcare

Community commitment:

The George Spady Society Supervised Consumption Service is dedicated to being a responsible resident in our community. To learn about that commitment, explore the latest version of our Good Neighbor Agreement (2024) and review our last Community Engagement Meeting Minutes (March, 2024).

To let us know about a concern, please email us at Communty.Engagement@spady.ab.ca or call 780-920-1475. Please allow 24 hours for a response to your inquiry.

Updates to Building

October 2022, a security and screening gate was installed around the entrance to the SCS which is located at the south-west corner of the building. This gate provides a layer of security and is equipped with a camera and intercom for screening purposes.

Contact the SCS Program

780.424.8335 x 227 (24 Hours)