harm reduction

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.

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:

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:

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.

E-Yaagwaamzijig/Those That Are Careful: Indigenous Harm Reduction in Housing Deprivation

A Partner Workshop With Mkwa Giizhis (C.Hebert)

REGISTER HERE

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?

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).

What is Harm Reduction Hangouts?

The HRH virtual drop-ins are a space by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support. Facilitated by our team of peer workers we’re all about harm reduction in a community-centred, non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants will:

Has COVID-19 effected a youth’s gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?

What is Harm Reduction Hangouts?

The HRH virtual drop-ins are a space by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support. Facilitated by our team of peer workers we’re all about harm reduction in a community-centred, non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants will:

Starting this Wednesday, April 20th, the Harm Reduction Hangouts Drop-In for 2SQTBIPOC youth will be launched! We are open to all 2SQTBIPOC young people 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support spaces.

When: April 20th, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Over Zoom

How to register: go to tinyurl.com/HRH-dropin

Have questions? Email YHRT@lumenus.ca for more.