Due to changes in government policy, our CTS will be closing June 12th, 2026.
Consumption & Treatment Services
The CTS site is a part of Streetworks services. The site offers a low-barrier, stigma-free environment for people to use pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of Harm Reduction Workers, Community Engagement/Security Workers and Paramedic staff. CTS prevents overdose deaths, reduces the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C, increase access to health and social services, and creates a safer community by reducing drug use in public spaces and providing options for safe syringe disposal.
Consumption & Treatment Services Location
105 Queenston St., St. Catharines (back entrance)
7 days a week – including statutory holidays
7:30AM-7:30PM – Last intake at 6:30PM
* Closed from 12PM – 1PM Daily
Consumption & Treatment Services Supervisor
Myrtle Stage | mstage@positivelivingniagara.com | 905-984-8684 ext.312
Services that are available include:
- Supervised consumption (injection, intra-nasal and oral consumption)
- A supportive and calm environment
- A judgment-free space with supportive staff, including Harm Reduction Workers, Staff with Lived or Living Experience and Paramedics.
- Wound Recognition Program
- Paramedics provide overdose prevention and intervention (i.e. use of oxygen and naloxone)
- Weekly Groups (Women’s Group, Drop-In Group)
- Wrap around supports such as referrals to drug treatment, withdrawal management, mental health services, housing, primary care, Hep C, public health nurse ( point of care testing & vaccines) Supports and referrals
- Safer substance use education
- Harm reduction supplies, naloxone kits, sharps containers, returns accepted
Drug Checking: Currently only available to clients using our CTS site.Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site has a drug checking device created by Western University that uses raman spectrometry – laser light – to test your drugs.
The technology, developed by SCATR Inc. with the support of Western University infrastructure, will aim to allow those who use drugs at safer consumption sites to understand what dangerous fillers and other drugs like fentanyl analogues might be in their sample, so they can make informed decisions about their use.
After the drug is checked, data is entered about whether the composition of the drug is the same as what was expected, whether there were any adverse reactions (including overdose), and whether or not the person checking their sample changed their behaviour by reducing their dose or choosing not to use it after understanding its composition.
Public Health Inspections
The CTS goes through an annual inspection by Niagara Region Public Health. Inspection results can be found here.
We value your feedback on CTS and would love to hear from you!
Our team will respond within two business days. For matters that fall outside the scope of our services, we’ll follow up within ten business days to provide a clear explanation. Thank you for your ongoing support – we remain committed to working closely with our community and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
Feedback can be left by:
- Mail: Attn: CTS
120 Queenston St.
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2Z3 - Email: tstorm@positivelivingniagara.com
- Main Office: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM