CTS- Community Engagement Survey

In 2021, more than 2,800 people died of an overdose in Ontario and in Hamilton alone the paramedics responded to 814 suspected opioid overdoses in 2022. It is our responsibility to listen, learn from and work with communities. This survey is intended for use by decision makers, potential service providers, other community stakeholders, residents, and clients. All communities have valuable expertise and assets to share. We ask you to participate in this survey and we encourage questions. Hamilton Urban Core CHC Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS) has been at the forefront of health emergencies experienced by the most marginalized and under-served members of our community. The staff at Hamilton Urban Core CTS create respectful, tolerant relationships with individuals who are chronically marginalized and resistant to healthcare. Everyone brings knowledge and expertise; we want to hear from you!

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* 1. Age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your race/ethnicity?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or another Pacific Islander

Another race

Prefer not to answer.

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* 4. Annual Household Income

Less than $30,000

$30,000 to $69,000

$70,000 to $99,999

$100,000 or more

Don’t know.

Prefer not to answer.

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* 5. What is your marital status?

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Domestic partnership

Prefer not to answer.

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* 6. How did you hear about the Hamilton Urban Core CHC?

Doctor office

Other health care professionals (counsellor, nurse, therapist)

Friend or family member

HUCCHC website

HUCCHC flyer or brochure

Internet, please indicate which site if possible

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Description of survey respondents

Resident

Work in the area

Family/friend of someone with lived experience of substance use

Work for a community social service agency

Student

Health Practitioners

Person of lived experience.

Business owner

First responder

Construction industry

Other

Prefer not to answer.

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* 8. Select the benefits that a CTS could provide in the neighbourhood

Reduce discarded needles.

Reduce the risk of injury or death from a drug overdose.

Link people who use drugs or their family/friends with health, treatment and / or social services

Reduce the risk of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and HEP C

Reduce the workload of ambulance / police services.

Reduce hospital admissions and / or hospital length of stay.

Reduce public drug use.

Increase safety within the community.

I don’t think there are benefits.

There may or may not be benefits, I’m not sure.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Would you be interested in any of the listed services offered at the Hamilton Urban Core?

Primary Health Care

Counselling Services

Consumption and Treatment Service

Programs

Identification Clinic

Foot Care

Oral Health

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* 10. Would you be interested in a tour of CTS located at 70 James Street South

Yes

Don’t know.

Prefer not to answer.

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* 11. What is your understanding /opinion of harm reduction? Check all that apply.

Harm reduction encourages drug use.

Harm reduction increases the safety of people who use drugs.

Harm reduction increases crime in the community.

Harm reduction connects people who use drugs to other health and social services.

I don’t know what harm reduction is.

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* 12. Do you or someone you live with use drugs?

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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* 13. Have you or someone you live with used a harm reduction service?

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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* 14. If you use substances, which is your preferred method?

Injecting

Smoking

Snorting

All the above

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* 15. Have you ever been trained to give Naloxone?

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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* 16. If you are someone who uses drugs, do you feel comfortable accessing the Community Health Centre for Harm Reduction services?

If yes, why?

If no, why?

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* 17. If you are someone who uses drugs, do you feel comfortable accessing the Consumption and Treatment Service for Harm Reduction and substance use services?

If yes, why?

If no, why?

CTS- Community Engagement Survey

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* 1. Age

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. What is your race/ethnicity?

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* 4. Annual Household Income

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* 5. What is your marital status?

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* 6. How did you hear about the Hamilton Urban Core CHC?

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* 7. Description of survey respondents

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* 8. Select the benefits that a CTS could provide in the neighbourhood

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* 9. Would you be interested in any of the listed services offered at the Hamilton Urban Core?

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* 10. Would you be interested in a tour of CTS located at 70 James Street South

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* 11. What is your understanding /opinion of harm reduction? Check all that apply.

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* 12. Do you or someone you live with use drugs?

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* 13. Have you or someone you live with used a harm reduction service?

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* 14. If you use substances, which is your preferred method?

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* 15. Have you ever been trained to give Naloxone?

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* 16. If you are someone who uses drugs, do you feel comfortable accessing the Community Health Centre for Harm Reduction services?

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* 17. If you are someone who uses drugs, do you feel comfortable accessing the Consumption and Treatment Service for Harm Reduction and substance use services?

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* 18. Is there any other information you would like to include regarding harm reduction or substance use?