Overdose Outreach Teams

Overdose Outreach Teams (OOT) in Regina and Saskatoon have started connecting with people who have recently experienced an overdose to help them access programs and services. The teams are part of a pilot project launched December 1, 2022, to help individuals reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related harms.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is leading the pilot, in partnership with Regina Fire Protective Services and Saskatoon Fire Department.

Overdose Outreach Teams are comprised of a mental health and addictions counsellor from the SHA and a primary care paramedic from fire services. The teams connect with individuals after they have experienced an overdose by providing short-term counselling and connect them with other agencies for longer-term support.

Regina referrals:
Phone: 306-510-3445
Email:
OOTRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca

Saskatoon referrals:
Phone: 639-471-8335
Email: 
OOTSaskatoon@saskhealthauthority.ca

Hours of service:
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday  

Saskatchewan Take-Home Naloxone Programs

Saskatchewan residents who are at risk of an opioid overdose and/or might witness an opioid overdose, such as friends and family of people who use opioids, are eligible for free training and a free Take Home Naloxone kit. The training covers overdose prevention, recognition and response, including how to administer naloxone.

These sites are operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and partner Community Based Organizations, pharmacies, and clinics. Take Home Naloxone kits are also available at all Emergency Departments across Saskatchewan.

At some locations, staff are travelling to multiple communities to provide training and distribute kits. If no operating hours are provided for the location, we recommend you phone ahead to confirm where they will be and when.

Overdose Intervention App

The Overdose Intervention App allows users of different communities and language backgrounds to rapidly respond to an overdose emergency with resources and guidance that is suitable to their needs. Overdose Intervention includes an innate 9-1-1 calling feature, techniques to identify a suspected overdose, steps to administer naloxone, and sequential guidance on emergency first aid response. The Overdose Intervention App allows everyone to access linguistic and culturally relevant resources to offset the dangers of an overdose.

The National Overdose Response Service (NORS)

The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is a virtual safe consumption site available for all Canadians, 24/7 * 365. Our service is 100% confidential, anonymous and judgement free. Our only priority is to keep you safe while you use drugs.