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Clinical Care
Eliminating discomfort and stigma with every visit
“The Dr. Peter Centre has been amazing during my recovery and was really important to my sobriety. I’m really grateful for the experience.”
~ Dr. Peter Centre participant
Integrated nursing care
The Day Health Nursing team at the Dr. Peter Centre embodies the core values of tenacity and humanity by providing unwavering, person-centered clinical care to those navigating complex health journeys. Driven by integrity and authenticity, our dedicated team of Registered Nurses and a Licensed Practical Nurse fosters a transparent, trusting environment where members receive comprehensive services including medication management, advanced wound care, specialized footcare, and general health assessments.
Our holistic approach spans the spectrum of wellness, offering robust mental health support, health education, and STI/STBBI testing, alongside life-saving addiction medicine such as OAT and iOAT. By blending clinical excellence with deep compassion, we ensure that every individual is seen, heard, and supported with the dignity they deserve.
Our Nurse Practitioners support those with HIV using an integrated health care approach that sees the whole person. Our team supports people in improving their health which can include administering all prescribed medication – whether that is methadone, HIV medication, direct-acting antivirals for Hep C, or intravenous opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) therapy.
The team also provides a supervised consumption services, all within the framework of a harm reduction philosophy.
Our team’s role is to build positive relationships between participants and the clinical team to reduce negative consequences and harm associated with drug use. The more people feel safe, the more they feel in charge of their own destiny, the more likely they are to maintain their HIV medication regimes.
Harm reduction approach since the beginning
Our harm reduction approach marks the cornerstone for our clinical care programs.
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Our view is that every effort can and should be made to assist our participants in ever-greater health. Anything we can do in this area to reduce harm gives people an intimate experience of what it means to live with health.
The Centre offers:
- Supervised consumption services, as part of its continuum of care and was the first to do so in North America
- HIV and HepC medication maintenance, as well as clinical support for any and all other medications
- Health stabilization in our 24/7 supported care facility
- Long-term support and compassionate end-of-life care
The iOAT (Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment) program at the Dr. Peter Centre is a vital expression of our humanity and tenacity, offering a life-saving alternative for individuals who have not found success with traditional treatments. By providing prescribed hydromorphone or diacetylmorphine twice daily in a clinical setting, we act with integrity to prevent overdoses and decrease reliance on the illicit drug market. This evidence-based approach is rooted in authenticity, fostering a non-judgmental space where participants can focus on increasing their overall wellness and quality of life. Ultimately, iOAT is designed to empower individuals to stabilize their health and regain the agency needed to lead a self-directed life on their own terms.
Harm reduction helps the whole person
Harm reduction extends far beyond safer substance use.
Harm reduction is food, eaten around a shared table. It is medication taken consistently. It is housing, and access to nurses and medical providers. Even laughter and joy are harm reduction.
This has been the very essence of our work together since day one: a safe, caring, and judgment-free space to receive care.
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Day Health Program
If you or someone you know is interested in accessing the Day Health program, which includes our Wednesday night men's group and the iOATs program, send an email to dhp@drpeter.org.
Residence
For inquiries about the admission process for the Dr. Peter Licensed Care Residence, which includes long stay and stabilization stays, send an email to resp@drpeter.org.
