WELCOME

Lantern Services aims to be a safe, comfortable place where people can have open non-judgmental conversations about substance use. Our hope is to reduce the stigma involved with substance use, allowing people to ask questions and receive help if needed. This initiative will give individuals the information they need to make informed decisions regarding their health.

DRUG CHECKING

We use a variety of instruments - Raman spetrometer, fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and fentanyl strip tests

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With these technologies we can determine the major components and cuts as well as detect the presence of fentanyl in the submitted sample

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NOTE: There are limitations to these technologies and a disclaimer and limitations will be read to ALL service users

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Please visit substance.uvic.ca for further information on the technology and research

HARM REDUCTION SERVICES

Naloxone Training - stop by for an individual training (takes about 20-30 minutes) or contact us to schedule a group training

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Safer Use Supplies 

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Referral to services within Victoria and area

OPERATING HOURS

Due to COVID-19 our in-person drug checking service has been temporarily stopped. Lantern's work with UVic will continue through our updated sample drop-off model.

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Please refer to substance.uvic.ca for the most current drop-off locations

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Thank you for understanding~