Chris -
On behalf of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Substance Advisory Committee, we are inviting you to attend our 2 day symposium!
The Ontario Drug Policy Symposium will allow Ontario police personnel and health care practitioners to take a deep dive into critical issues regarding opioids, mental health and addiction, and drug overdose that have a serious effect on our communities.
Sous la supervision de la direction générale du Consortium, la personne choisie travaillera en collaboration avec les cadres et le personnel des conseils scolaires francophones du nord de l’Ontario ainsi que de leurs collectivités scolaires à l’actualisation de la mission et de la vision du CÉNO dans le but de contribuer à la réussite et au bien- être des élèves ayant des besoins particuliers. Les principales fonctions du poste, selon les limites du champ de pratique, consistent à :
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Caregivers navigate many relationships between the care recipient, healthcare professionals, family members, and others. When communicating in these
environments, caregivers can often feel frustrated. Effective communication in relationships is essential for caregivers to best support their care recipients
and alleviate stress and anxiety. Join Dr. Naomi Gryfe Saperia to learn practical communication skills to help advocate for those you care for – and yourself.
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Sabina -
The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This is a 30-minute drop-in talk of how Fentanyl and Carfentil are worsening the opioid crisis. This talk covers the use of multiple substances and how it affects overdose response treatment. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Participate in escape rooms, quizzes and more!
No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.
Sabina -
The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Learn about opioids, prevention, recovery and how to protect yourself and your community. Participate in escape rooms, quizzes and more!
No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.
Workshops are available for booking in BC, in Ontario and in Newfoundland and Labrador.
OASW -
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Rahim Thawer, RSW
A Mentor/Mentee Canada Presentation of lived experience leadership and Peer-led initiatives, alongside clinical services, creating recovery-focused systems. Join us to learn from Victoria, British Columbia's holistic Peer Support programs helping to end high rates of overdose, isolation, stigmatization, criminalization and violence.
The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is hosting a free online seminar in partnership with Drink Smart and the Youth Gambling Awareness Program.
The Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance is partnering with Toronto Public Health to offer a 2 part webinar series for health and social service providers.
Click here to register for this free webinar on January 26th at 1:00PM EST.
The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviors such as using cannabis can have harmful effects on a developing brain when use (regular and heavy use) begins in adolescence.
Join us as we explore:
Andrew -
Please join us on Thursday December 22nd 2022 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding the use of opioids and other medications in later life workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
Rossana -
Register for this PHO Learning Exchange session to learn about the current context of digital mental health health delivery. The presenters will discuss and introduce population digital mental health tools and how to evaluate and implement digital tools into mental health clinical practice; both through an organizational and individual lens.
Date
Monday, December 5, 2022 | 12:00 - 4:15 PM EST
Location
Hosted via Zoom. Participants will be able to attend online or call in over the phone.
This live-streamed event will be the official launch of our project, several years in the making. Central to the project are the real-life stories of gay men who use drugs and those who provide PnP-related care and support. Anchoring this work is our CME training and other resources on PnP for clinicians, community workers and other providers.
We hope to have as many interested providers join us to learn more about our work, the experiences of our community, and the opportunities available to increase knowledge and develop skills.
How does pre- and peri-natal care intersect with harm reduction and safer supply practices?
Mahalia -
The Harm Reduction Hangouts project (HRH) is a peer support-based harm reduction drop-in series, by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth. As we enter our last month of programming, the team is hosting final consultation circles for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 to share their experiences with HRH drop-ins or, if they haven’t attended, why not/what they would have wanted.
Consultations are set for Wednesday, August 17 from 6-8pm (virtual via Zoom though possibly hybrid based on demand).
