harm reduction

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:

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.

DrinkSmart has developed an Ontario-wide campaign to support the important community message to always drive sober.

Campaign: drivesober.ca
Contest Dates: March 1  - 25, 2022

This campaign is designed to be peer-led. Your community/student groups can use the eToolKit, resources, $1,000 contest, and creative assets to create your own outreach and start the conversations directly with your community.

The Harm Reduction Hangouts project (HRH) is an upcoming peer support-based harm reduction drop-in series, by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth. As we get ready to begin programming, the team is launching a survey and hosting consultation circles for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 to share what they want and need in a virtual drop-in space.

The survey is open until February 18th and eligible young people will also have the chance to win 1 of 5 $30 gift cards by going to tinyurl.com/HRH-survey.

Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle?

If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you covered!

Motivational interviewing and harm reduction with youth

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Live webinar: February 8, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

Facilitators: Adina Hauser, MSW, RSW and Joanna Seel, MSW

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?

How can organizations ensure their harm reduction programs are based on the best evidence?

Since 2013, Canadian harm reduction programs have relied on the Best Practice Recommendations compiled by a national working group led by Dr. Carol Strike in collaboration with researchers, direct service providers and people who use drugs. The landscape of drug use and harm reduction has shifted dramatically since then. To incorporate new evidence and the current realities of drug use and overdose in Canada, the working group has published a new version of the Best Practices.

Presented by: Gail Lalonde, MSW, RSW & Dr. Deanna Swift, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Presented by Ro’nikonkatste (Standing Strong Spirit) – Bill Hill RPN, BSW, MSW, RSW, B,Ed

Presented by: Dr. Craig Ross (Psychologist) & Katherine Stover, M.A. (Psychology Resident)

Supporting Clients Who Drink Beyond the Recommended Limits

How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during pandemic lockdowns? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? How do YouTube's new restrictions effect the presence of gambling advertisements on the platform?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these questions and more, in a free hour long session.

Microdosing refers to taking a small enough amount of a psychedelic drug (often LSD or psilocybin) to improve mood, induce physical and mental stimulation, and encourage creative thinking, without producing full hallucination.

This webinar, part of the YMCA Youth Substance Program, will explore the history of microdosing, impacts on the body and mind, and harm reduction strategies. Intended audiences include youth, caretakers, and service providers.

The Peel Integrated Drug Strategy in collaboration with the Peel Harm Reduction Committee is organizing the 9^th Annual Drug Awareness Week Forum on November 15th and 16th. The Drug Awareness Week forum is a space for productive dialogues where we can continue to build on our successes from previous years to further engage service providers. This year the forum will explore themes revolving around Decriminalization of substance use, Reducing Stigma associated with drug use, Indigenous-centered approaches to Harm Reduction & more.