I couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate the amazing work that Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site has done over the past 8 years. 8 years of compassion, courage, and commitment to ensuring the most vulnerable in our community have a safe, judgment-free space to access the harm reduction support they need and deserve.
Despite the challenging times, KMOP has done so much to support and bring moments of dignity to so many people. Its sad to say that they are need now more than when they started 8 years ago, but I will continue to advocate for legislation that will lighten the burden.
Join us in celebrating 8 years of the Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS) in Kensington Market 💙
For 8 years, KMOPS has been a place of care, dignity, and life-saving support—made possible by our incredible community. Since opening in 2018, KMOPS has provided a safe, supervised space for people to use substances through a harm reduction approach. Trained staff are always on hand to respond to overdoses, offer education and supplies, and connect people to healthcare, counselling, and other essential services.
We’re deeply grateful to our supporters, staff, volunteers, and partners who continue to stand with us.
We will continue to advocate for these life-saving services.
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 pm
📍 260 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
RSVP via the link in our bio or email [email protected]
#KMOPS #HarmReduction #CommunityCare #Toronto
We’d like to share this March 4, 2026 City News piece by Alessandra Carneiro, “Drug overdoses in Toronto rising as health experts worry about contaminated street drugs”.
The article features the St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Room Deputy Chief Dr. Garrick Mok who explains that In February alone, the hospital’s ER treated roughly 50 overdose cases in a single week and that usually, that number would be 20. He goes on to say “What we are seeing now is that the drug supply is contaminated with medetomidine and when that happens, we will give naloxone, but what happens afterwards is they go into withdrawal, and they require a lot more monitoring.”
The rise in overdose cases is being felt throughout the city, new data from the Toronto Overdose Information System has found. Paramedics responded to 350 calls for suspected non-fatal opioid overdoses in January alone. In 2025, that number was 229. That increase is significant, especially after we saw the majority of our city’s Supervised Consumption Sites (SCSs) forced to close by the Provincial Government.
The article shares that on Augusta Ave in Toronto, Bill Sinclair, the CEO of the Neighbourhood Group, which runs the Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS), has also noticed a dramatic rise in visits. “I don’t know how we are going to keep up, honestly, it’s gotten so much worse so quickly,” said Sinclair.
The centre recorded more than 1,000 visitors in February 2026. In 2025, that number was roughly 500, according to Sinclair. To have doubled the amount of visitors in a year shows the incredible value that KMOPS provides to the community and how critical the role of harm reduction practices play in meeting people where they’re at and saving lives.
To read the full article, visit the TDIN website: tdin.ca
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT and its time to tell you a little bit about the org that has us weak in the knees, our Valentine, ✨️Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site✨️ 💋💌🏹😍
"KMOPS is a supervised consumption site in Kensington Market. Trained staff are present, oxygen and naloxone are ready, and no one is rushed or judged. We build trust, respond to overdoses, and most importantly, we keep people safe and alive.
There’s more happening inside an OPS than most people realize. It’s access to housing and healthcare, connection to detox and income supports, sterile supplies and proper disposal, and active clean-up that helps keep the neighbourhood safer. It’s structured, accountable, and built around care and community. Not just a room, but a network of support."
All proceeds from tonight will go to @kmops_ ! 💓
KMOPS is happy to share that we are now an official sharps drop-off site ♻️💉
Community members can safely drop off used sharps at:
📍 TNG / 260 Augusta Ave
🕗 Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📞 Contact:
Felipe Diaz
[email protected]
647-208-3228
We’re back! 💜
Huge thank you to everyone who’s been supporting us and continuing to show up. All of our harm reduction services are still going strong. Stop by and come say hi 👋🏽
