Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Various locations

Service: Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Programs

Record #: BAR4534
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2025

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments A secure online form on the Contact Us page is available from the website.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Fax 705-721-1495
Website www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Drugs
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoemuskokahealth/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simcoe-muskoka-district-healthunit/
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smdhealthunit

Site Information

Description (Site)

Various Locations in Simcoe County and Muskoka District following the boundaries of the area served by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Address & Map
Various Locations
Canada
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 
15 Sperling Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs to prevent drug use and to reduce harms associated with drug use, including nicotine/commercial tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, opioids and unregulated drugs

  • Chair of the Simcoe Muskoka Drug Strategy, providing leadership to local and regional drug strategy planning
  • Increase awareness and educate individuals, communities and partners on the potential harms associated with drug use
  • Collaborates with partners in the planning and development of resources and programs

Harm Reduction Services include:

  • providing inhalation and injection supplies, naloxone kits, and disposal bins of various sizes,
  • accepting the return of used harm reduction supplies(i.e.. used sharps/needles) for safe disposal at all office locations, and
  • training community partners and businesses in the use and distribution of naloxone kits

Hours Hours vary
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call for information
Languages English; French - Interpretation, Programs, service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care