Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Date: February 28, 2024
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Leora Rich, MSW, RSW
Description:
Substance use poses multifaceted challenges and often co-exists with experiences of trauma. Did you know:
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Please join us on Thursday Nov 16 2023 from 1pm - 2pm 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:
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Methadone is a first-line treatment for opioid use disorder and its use is associated with reduced morbidity, mortality, blood-born viral infections and social harms. Despite these benefits, methadone remains a poorly understood and stigmatized medication. Comprehensive primary care that includes integrated opioid agonist therapy results in improved preventative health screening and higher client satisfaction.
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Let’s Talk: Safe Supply
Learn what safe supply is and what its role is in eradicating the opioid crisis. Discover the pros and cons of introducing safe supply across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA.
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 British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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Let’s Talk: Safer Use
Explore the ways to safely use substances from the unregulated supply. Learn how to keep safe at parties and events. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA.
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 British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Registration is now open for the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) virtual conference,Dialogue to Action.
The conference will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
The conference will offer 25 workshops featuring best, promising and emerging practices in the sector.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
