Click here to register for this free presentation on September 10th, 2024 at 12:00PM - 1:30PM.
(12:00-1:00PM presentation with 30 minute Q&A period available afterward)

In the name of good for the community the Ontario government chopped half of the province’s–Supervised Drug Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS).

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Sharing a recent video from Moms Stop The Harm: 

https://youtu.be/HgSdogBqXGs?si=SJ9KSSwCjGiBjNE_ 

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Save the date – May 24, 2024

Opioid Use in Primary Care - Virtual Annual Conference

Designed for anyone involved in the care and support of people who use opioids, this one-day event will provide the opportunity to learn about and discuss topics related to opioid use practices, policies, treatments and harm reduction.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Silence from Ontario Ministry of Health as Time Runs Out to Save Supervised Consumption Sites 

Join our Online Educational Series!

As technology advances, creating healthy digital boundaries is essential for online safety, and at times, parents/caregivers may find themselves challenged to get youth to buy in. Our expert panellists will share insights on how we can navigate technology, discuss potential gaming risks (i.e. gambling incorporated into video games), and provide safeguards and coping strategies for setting a healthy foundation for gaming, social media and technology use.

Adele Bodson is the Interim Quality and Education Lead for Addiction Services at Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury, Ontario. As of May 2023, HSN has been putting together an application for a supervised consumption site.

Elizabeth (Liz) Dogherty is the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Substance Use in the Urban Health Program at Providence Health Care, in Vancouver, B.C.. St.

Casey Schapel is the harm reduction lead for Casey House, a specialty hospital in Toronto, Ontario, that provides ground-breaking care to people living with and at risk of HIV.

Janet Butler is one of the Clinical Nurse Educators with the Royal Alexandra Hospital ARCH Program in Edmonton, Alberta. Janet shares her experience and reflections working in the hospital’s supervised consumption service.

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About the webinar

On February 16, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) held a webinar event to promote the release of the 'Addressing Opioid Stigma in Pharmacies – Strategies for Pharmacy Professionals’ toolkit that provides valuable insights and resources for frontline pharmacy professionals to support people taking opioids to mitigate the negative impacts of stigma.

Mark your calendars for March 5th, 11-11:30 AM EST!

All are welcome from your local networks, including media representatives.

Registration

Learn how to use our Cannabis and Mental Health resources with your community, including an online course created by Youth for Youth and the accompanying mentor guide with activities for educators, peer support, youth workers, parents, and youth allies.

Nearly 1 in 2 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience a mental health issue in their life. Often family physicians or primary care providers are the entry points to accessing specialized care and support. However, most family physicians or clinicians are not specifically trained to serve individuals with IDD.

Learn how to use our Cannabis and Mental Health resources with your community, including an online course created by Youth for Youth and the accompanying mentor guide with activities for educators, peer support, youth workers, parents, and youth allies.

The Harm Reduction Program at Moyo HCS is organizing a series of virtual sessions on 'Advancing Cultural Safety in Harm Reduction.’ The sessions will feature policy experts and frontline workers discussing the delivery of services to priority populations, including Indigenous and racialized individuals who are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing drug toxicity crisis, in a culturally safe environment.

Please see below for session and speaker details:

1) Tuesday, February 20th, 2024: 1 PM to 4 PM

Join Drug Free Kids Canada for a free webinar session!

🗓️ Date & Time: February 28th at 1pm (EST)

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Learn how to use our Cannabis and Mental Health online course created by Youth for Youth and the accompanying Mentor Guide with activities for educators, peer support, youth workers, parents and youth allies in your community.

Attend a free virtual introduction session with our team.