International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug 31st 2021
August 31, 2021
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. A time to remember, a time to act.
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. A time to acknowledge the grief felt as we remember the lives that have been lost to an illicit toxic drug supply.
Read more from the BCCDC news story and a statement of priorities issued by PEEP (Professionals for Ethical Engagement of Peers) Committee:
Additional Resources:
Updates
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
August 29, 2024
A BC Government Update Related to Public Substance Use
April 26, 2024
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
April 23, 2024
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
October 24, 2023
A BC Government Decriminalization Exemption Update
September 14, 2023
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
March 14, 2023
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NEW! Toxic Drug and Health Alerts
February 02, 2023
Harm Reduction Supply Program - Launch of Paper Straws
August 11, 2021
Harm Reduction Supply Program Announcement - Safer Smoking Supplies
October 07, 2020
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BeSafe App - for people using alone
August 13, 2020
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
June 18, 2020
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New Lifeguard App launched in BC
June 17, 2020
Site Finder Listings & Hours
March 24, 2020
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
March 17, 2020
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
October 22, 2019
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Upcoming Naloxone Expiry
August 06, 2019
The consequences of blue lights in public washrooms
March 19, 2019
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Needles in your Community
February 27, 2019
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Drug Checking Services Available
December 13, 2018
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Take Home Naloxone Kits Now in Pharmacies
December 21, 2017
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New naloxone training app helps teach people how to save lives
December 18, 2017
Upcoming Take Home Naloxone Training Sessions (Robert and Lily Lee)
December 08, 2017
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NEW Kit Transfer Form
November 27, 2017
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Language Matters
November 21, 2017
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New Naloxone Training for Online and Mobile Devices
November 08, 2017
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Water Ampule Breakage
October 13, 2017
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The Good Samaritan Act is now Law
August 23, 2017
Naloxone Use in Pregnancy
August 21, 2017
Respectful Language and Stigma
August 21, 2017
Naloxone and Children
August 21, 2017