This free Overdose Response workshop is open to the community and will be facilitated by Kayla Funk and Christina Armstrong, Educators with AVI Health and Community Services.

The workshop will cover various topics related to substance use, including:

· The principles of harm reduction

· How to recognize an overdose (opioid and stimulant)

· Proper disposal of syringes

· Stigma and substance use

· How to start a conversation with youth about substance use

· Hands-on Naloxone training – the most effective way to save a life in the case of opioid drug poisoning.

All attendees will receive a free Take-home Naloxone kit and are encouraged to bring any questions or concerns regarding safer substance use.

About the Facilitators:

AVI Health and Community Services is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that puts harm reduction at the centre of our work. We have the mission to promote health, dignity, and well-being for all people affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance use by delivering sex-positive and harm reduction based education, prevention, and support services.