As communities across the region prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Island Health is launching a community version of its Caring Conversations Cards, a resource designed to help people talk openly about substance use, reduce stigma and build understanding.
Island Health has recognized two Victoria teens for their efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria.
Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for youth innovation and harm reduction. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project this school year that focuses on reducing harms related to substances?
Grief is a powerful and unifying force — one felt deeply by families, care providers, and communities across the region. On this International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), Island Health honours those who carry this grief by remembering the spouses, partners, children, parents, siblings, extended family members, friends, coworkers, and clients whose lives have been lost to toxic drug poisoning.
Nanaimo resident Gretchen Brown recalled finding out her only son died of a toxic drug overdose four years ago.
We invite anyone who has been impacted by the toxic drug crisis to remember their loved ones at in-person or digital interactive memorials as a part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.
Island Health has recognized Kalla Shields for her efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at Frances Kelsey Secondary School in Mill Bay.
A new youth health centre located in the newly built Quw’utsun Secondary School aims to help provide Cowichan youth a solid foundation for healthier and happier lives.
Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for innovative approaches to the toxic drug crisis. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project in the past year that focused on reducing harms related to unregulated substances?
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