EDUCATION
Looking for ways to educate yourself on Harm Reduction?
Health Promotion Harm Reduction Module:
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Purpose: Educational module for students who may be working with people who use substances to learn and implement harm reduction practices.
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Canadian Red Cross Harm Reduction Champion
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Purpose: Consider the impact of sharing messages (focused on reducing stigma and responding to an opioid poisoning emergency) using social media and other tools.
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Purpose: Harm reduction tips and resources
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National Harm Reduction Coalition
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Purpose: Builds evidence-based strategies with and for people who use drugs.
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The Umbrella Project, Algonquin College
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Purpose: Harm reduction tips for a variety of substances and interactive games
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UC Davis Safe Party (Gold-standard Website)
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Purpose: Whether you're a "party thrower" or a "party goer,", it provides tips on reducing the risks of alcohol-related problems and tips on how to keep your party from ending on a low note.
RESOURCES
National Overdose Response Services:
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Purpose: Overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non-judgement support, meeting people whenever and wherever they use drugs
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Contact: (Canada only) 1-888-688-6677
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Good2Talk:
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Purpose: Free, confidential support for post-secondary students
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Contact (Ontario):
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Call 1-866-925-5454
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Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
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AMHS-KFLA
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Purpose: Provides responsive, high-quality, community-based addition and mental health services
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Contact:
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24/7 Crisis Phone Line 613-544-4229
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Walk-in Crisis Services & General Info
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Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm at 552 Princess Street
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613-544-1356 (general phone line)
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Street Health
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Purpose: Delivering health services for people who face barriers accessing mainstream health services. Developed a needle exchange program which is now evolved into disease prevention, primary care, and treatment services
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Contact:
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115 Barrack Street, Kingston
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613-549-1440
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Integrated Care Hub
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Purpose: Meeting the immediate needs of vulnerable citizens such as safety, food and rest, and addiction and mental health services
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Contact:
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661 Montreal Street, Kingston
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613-329-6417
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Wellness Together Canada
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Purpose: Provides free resources for mental health and substance use support
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Contact:
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Access online resources at www.wellnesstogether.ca
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Crisis Support
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Text WELLNESS to 741741
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HIV AIDS Regional Services (HARS)
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Purpose: A safe space providing stigma-free HIV/AIDS education, Harm Reduction, and support services
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Contact:
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613-545-3698
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844 Princess St., Suite A, Kingston
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Pharmacies that Carry Naloxone:
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DrugSmart
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Shoppers Drug Smart
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Costco
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Student Wellness Services
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