Reducing Harms, Building Community: A Wellington County Conversation
When: May 16th, 2024
Where: Aboyne Hall.
0536 Wellington Rd 18
Fergus ON N1M 2W3
Reducing Harms, Building Community: A Wellington County Conversation is a free, half-day forum that provides opportunity for community members to learn together and increase their knowledge of local services and harm reduction approaches.
Information sessions and discussions will be provided by community members, health and social services, and people with lived expertise. Reducing Harms, Building Community: A Wellington County Conversation will explore key topics related to substance use and harm reduction in the County, such as:
- Current data related to substance use in Wellington County
- Harm reduction practices and approaches
- Substance use services available in the County
- Issues related to accessing services in rural & remote areas
- Minimizing stigma and supporting people who use substances in our community.
Aboyne Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. Free parking is available and light refreshments will be provided. All community members are welcome to attend the forum.
If you have questions about the event, would like to discuss support needs or require transportation assistance, please reach out for further information: jhopkins@guelphchc.ca
County Discussions for People Who Use Substances
We aim to make the forum welcoming for all community members in Wellington County, including people who use substances. In addition to the event on May 16th, we will also host a community conversation for people who use substances that will take place in April. These conversations will be a space for people who use substances to come together and share their experiences in the County. This might include conversations about harm reduction approaches, gaining a better understanding of how people access substance use services, and recommendations for improving access in the County. Food will be provided at these events. Dates and locations are TBD. More information will be posted on this page shortly, or reach out to jhopkins@guelphchc.ca if you have questions.
