Vancouver (Insite)

Vancouver’s Insite is a supervised health facility that provides support and medical care to individuals experiencing drug addiction, primarily those using injection drugs. It offers a safe environment where people can access clean needles, receive health check-ups, and connect with addiction treatment and social services. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths, prevent the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis, and connect individuals to ongoing care. Insite operates legally under federal exemption, highlighting its role as a public health intervention rather than a drug enforcement measure.