HCV Connect

Study objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of a nurse- led, HCV education, testing, and linkage-to-care program located at the BCCfE’S Hope to Health (H2H) supervised consumption site in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.

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Activities

  • Offer rapid HCV testing in a low-barrier supervised consumption site to all clients
  • conduct interviewer administered questionnaire at baseline and 6-month follow up to assess self reported substance use patterns, engagement with health care, and harm reduction access
  • characterize health care experiences and outcomes for clients of nurse- led intervention embedded within a community setting frequented by people who use drugs

Start Date

November 2021

Funding Organization (2021-2022)

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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