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Alberta's Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

Sep 29, 2022

Alberta's Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) provides opioid dependency care all across Alberta using technology

We value access to those in need, wherever in Alberta they live.

We are flexible and will accommodate individual needs, unless it compromises safety.

We offer "clinical excellence" using technology to facilitate care.

We practice acceptance and patience in knowing that our clients often come from difficult circumstances and that addiction is not a choice.

We advocate for our clients to help them rebuild their lives and to pave the way for others to follow.

We believe that punishment is not the antidote for addiction.

We see empowerment as a powerful tool for wellness.




Our team consists of physicians, nurses, addictions counsellors, social workers and professional support staff. 

Our team has years of clinical experience and will work with you to support your care needs.

Visit VODP Website

The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) app allows Albertans using opioids or other substances to summon emergency response to their location if they become unconscious.

The DORS app also provides information on national and provincial addiction recovery supports and services, such as the Addiction Helpline, helping ensure people have the information they need to move towards their journey to recovery.


The DORS app cannot guarantee that an overdose will not occur, but it does provide ongoing monitoring to ensure medical response reaches an individual as quickly as possible if they become unresponsive.

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