A locally-based collaborative approach to reducing the harms related to substance use in our community.
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Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Join anya gwynne in September to learn about context and current issues that affect 2S/LGBTQIA+ people, develop an affirming care approach, better understand gender identity and expression, and more! Further details & registration available here: eventbrite.ca/e/bringing-our…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
New from us!
Our first podcast series: panel talks from our recent Housing and Homelessness Symposium. To find these podcasts, just search 'The Research for Social Change Lab Podcast' on your favourite podcast platform or find us on YouTube:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Recommendation:
• NEVER use drugs alone
• Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St. (NEW HOURS 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
• Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
Help us identify harmful substances by reporting any substance of concern ANONYMOUSLY to PPH: peterboroughpublichealth.ca/…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
🚨DRUG POISONING ALERT🚨
Situation:
• 5 drug poisonings observed Wednesday leading to ED visits and EMS calls
• High number of poisoning observed over the last 5 days
Assumed Substance: UNKNOWN
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
On February 22-23, Trent University’s Research for Social Change Lab (RSCL) hosted the Peterborough Community Symposium on Housing & Homelessness in partnership with Peterborough Drug Strategy.
ALT a photo of naomi nichols speaking to event attendees
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
DRUG POISONING ALERT
Situation:
• 8 drug poisonings observed Sunday leading to ED visits and EMS calls
Assumed Substance: UNKNOWN
Recommendation:
• NEVER use drugs alone
• Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St. (NEW HOURS 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
• Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
🧵
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
The two-day Community Symposium on Housing & Homelessness last week brought us together to learn and develop action plans to address our local housing crisis.
ALT Banner with several houses and the words "For All" - created by artist Brian Nichols
ALT Elisha Rubacha and Joëlle Favreau speaking at the Housing Symposium
ALT Banner featuring several words including "Belonging" and "Home" - created by artist Brian Nichols
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Harm reduction service hours for Family Day, Monday, February 19.
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Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
🚨EXTENDED drug poisoning alert!🚨
Suspected substance: White/beige being sold as 'down' contains fentanyl and benzos. Leading to sedative effects.
REMINDER - naloxone CANNOT reverse the effects of sedatives
All active alerts and guidance available at peterboroughpublichealth.ca/…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Help us identify harmful substances by reporting any substance of concern ANONYMOUSLY to PPH:
peterboroughpublichealth.ca/…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Recommendation:
• NEVER use drugs alone
• Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St. (NEW HOURS 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
• Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
• STAY WARM - Trinity Community Centre (360 Reid st.)
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Housing Symposium Training Recap: A thread🧵 about working with the @DrugStrategy Lived Experience Advisory Panel...
ALT Elisha Rubacha smiling while delivering United Way's Housing Symposium Training.
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
The TALK NOW clinic is available five days a week for anyone who needs help with a mental health and/or addictions concern. Call 705-876-5826 to be connected with a mental health professional today. Learn more: bit.ly/3m4UDiM
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
DRUG-POISONING ALERT 🚨
Situation:
✅Increase in suspected drug poisoning in the community. Signs may include agitation and heaviness.
Assumed Substance:
✅Fentanyl mixed with xylazine and benzodiazepines
✅Light Grey/Blue
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Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
DRUG POISONING ALERT
Situation:
✔️ ED visits increased within the last 24 hrs.
Assumed Substance:
✔️ TBD. Will update as information becomes available.
Recommendation:
✔️ Never use drugs alone
✔️ Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St.
✔️ Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Recommendation:
✔️NEVER use drugs alone
✔️Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St. (NEW HOURS 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
✔️Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
Help us identify harmful substances by reporting any substance of concern ANONYMOUSLY to PPH. Click link in bio and select "Opioids (Harm Reduction)"
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
‼️ DRUG-POISONING ALERT ‼️
Situation:
Reports of harms related to "Tranq Dope"
Assumed Substance:
Dark blue substance with yellow in it.
Test strips of similar substances have indicated this substance may contain benzos and xylazine.
🧵
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
Recommendation:
NEVER use drugs alone
Visit CTS at 220 Simcoe St. (NEW HOURS 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Carry MULTIPLE naloxone kits
Help us identify harmful substances by reporting any substance of concern ANONYMOUSLY to PPH: peterboroughpublichealth.ca/…
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
DRUG-POISONING ALERT
Situation:
ED visits and EMS calls increased within the last 24hrs
Assumed Substance:
TBD. Will update as information is available
Peterborough Drug Strategy retweeted
#EndOverdose #WeSeeYou
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