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Drug Checking at Overdose Prevention Society (OPS)

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to determine what is in their substances and potentially take action to reduce the risk of any associated harms.

In collaboration with community partners, free, anonymous drug-checking services are available in Vancouver and other communities across Vancouver Coastal Health.

How to access

  • Walk in

    Walk in during regular hours and speak with a staff member to access drug-checking services.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Overdose Prevention Society (OPS)

A community-driven, grassroots initiative that brings people in from the alley and provides a safe and welcoming place to use drugs.

Drug Checking

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to determine what is in their substances and potentially take action to reduce the risk of any associated harms.