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)

📌 Click here to register

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.

Trauma and substance use: Supporting youth clients who use substances with compassion

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:

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:

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

FONCTIONS

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 :

Digital media use in youth: Navigating the tensions between online risk and opportunity during a complex time

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.

Motivational interviewing and harm reduction with youth

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

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.

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.

From Politics to Practice: Harm Reduction Interventions

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Rahim Thawer, RSW

To register for this event, please click here.

The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is hosting a free online seminar in partnership with Drink Smart and the Youth Gambling Awareness Program.