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!

2.What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

Other (please specify)

3.What is your race/ethnicity?

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)

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

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

Yes

Don’t know.

Prefer not to answer.

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.

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

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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

Injecting

Smoking

Snorting

All the above

15.Have you ever been trained to give Naloxone?

Yes

Prefer not to answer.

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?

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?

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