Overdose Outreach Team (OOT)

Addictions / Substance Use

Provided by Fraser Health

Provide connections and support for people who have recently experienced opioid overdose and/or are at high risk for opioid overdose to substance use care and support.
The OOT Team recognizes that not all substance use is problematic. They aim to connect with anyone who access the highly toxic and unregulated drug supply. OOT is a collaborative team of peer support workers, outreach workers, and nurses. They focus on trauma informed practice, while delivering services using a harm reduction approach. They provide resources, education, and support to help individuals safely navigate or separate from the unregulated toxic drug supply.

Individuals are not required to alter their substance use to access OOT services.

236-332-4857

Public email: oot@fraserhealth.ca

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Self-referral
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Availability

Service area: Fraser Health Area

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Service provided 1:1 in-person
  • Service provided at multiple locations

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

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  2. Last Name
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