Spectrum Drug Testing (Community Drug Checking Service)
outpatient · Treatment centres & counselling
What this is
Free, legal community drug checking in Edmonton through the Queer and Trans Health Collective’s Peer N Peer program, using FTIR and test strips plus harm reduction supplies, education, and referrals.
Contact
Address: 2nd Floor, 10618 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0L2
Website: https://www.ourhealthyeg.ca/get-support/spectrum-drug-testing
Hours: Scheduled
Last checked: 2026-09-09 · Source: Ourhealthyeg CA page
Details
- Last verified:2026-09-09
- Source:Ourhealthyeg CA page
- Source title:Spectrum Drug Testing — Queer & Trans Health Collective
- Source summary:Spectrum Drug Testingis a free program that provides accessible and confidential substance testing that detects the presence of unexpected or dangerous substances in your drugs. The QTHC’s, Peer N Peer program offers this service to the community. All of our technicians are folks who also have used/use substances and are part of the queer community.
- Website:Spectrum Drug Testing — Queer & Trans Health Collective
- Program focus:Free, legal community drug checking with FTIR and test strips, plus harm reduction education and referrals.
- Run by:Queer and Trans Health Collective (Peer N Peer program).
- Who it helps:People in Edmonton who want to know what is in their drugs and access safer-use support.
- How to start:Drop in Fridays 3:30-6:50 pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton. Check Instagram for updates, closures, and same-day testing availability.
- What to expect:Anonymous drug checking results explained on-site by trained technicians and peers, with optional supplies, referrals, and no guarantee of same-day testing.
- Current drop-in hours:Friday 3:30 pm to 6:50 pm
- Cost:Free
- What to bring:A small sample for testing. No ID required.
- Email:connect@ourhealthyeg.ca
- Instagram:@peer.n.peer.yeg
- Directions:Open in maps
- Availability:Fridays 3:30-6:50 pm (check Instagram for updates)
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