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Drug Checking at Powell Street Getaway

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 closed
  • Monday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Sunday:   9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Clients are accepted 30 minutes before closing time.

Powell Street Getaway

Offers a variety of programs to encourage people with mental health and substance use challenges to participate in social and life skills development for better health outcomes. Services include healthy meals and snacks, supervised consumption site, food and clothing, advocacy, and social activities.

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.