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mobile_col_pos=\'0\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' aria_label=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m48yew35\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2><b>Sanguen Health Centre Responds to Passage of Bill 223 and Impending Closure of Kitchener CTS</b></h2>\r\nYesterday marked a devastating day for Ontario. Bill 223, which forces the closure of many supervised consumption sites across the province through changes to zoning laws, has passed through expedited measures , paving the way for the Kitchener CTS to shut down in March 2025. This decision, made through an undemocratic voice vote with no recorded accountability from elected officials, represents a tragic failure of leadership and an affront to the fundamental right to life protected under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/sanguen-health-centre-responds-to-passage-of-bill-223-and-impending-closure-of-kitchener-cts/\">Read the full letter here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[/av_two_third][av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-8gnrie\' sc_version=\'1.0\' 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radius=\'\' column_boxshadow=\'\' column_boxshadow_color=\'\' column_boxshadow_width=\'10\' background=\'bg_color\' background_color=\'\' background_gradient_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_color3=\'\' src=\'\' background_position=\'top left\' background_repeat=\'no-repeat\' highlight=\'\' highlight_size=\'\' animation=\'\' link=\'\' linktarget=\'\' link_hover=\'\' title_attr=\'\' alt_attr=\'\' mobile_display=\'\' mobile_col_pos=\'0\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' aria_label=\'\' av_uid=\'av-6hzm06\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-44kjue\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2><b>Letter addressing Chronic Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis.</b></h2>\r\nOn behalf of Sanguen Health Centre, we are writing to express our deep concerns regarding the proposed motion going forward on Tuesday November 5th - \"Chronic Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis” that would criminalize encampments and could mandate involuntary treatment for those arrested. While we recognize the challenges surrounding homelessness and substance use, we know from the evidence that this approach will not yield effective or humane solutions. Instead, it is likely to exacerbate harm and prevent meaningful or sustained recovery.\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/letter-addressing-chronic-homelessness-mental-health-safety-and-addiction-crisis-motion/\">Read the full letter here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n[/av_two_third]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2142mu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n\r\n[av_one_third first min_height=\'\' vertical_alignment=\'av-align-top\' space=\'\' row_boxshadow=\'\' row_boxshadow_color=\'\' row_boxshadow_width=\'10\' custom_margin=\'\' margin=\'0px\' mobile_breaking=\'\' mobile_column_order=\'\' min_col_height=\'\' padding=\'\' svg_div_top=\'\' svg_div_top_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_top_width=\'100\' svg_div_top_height=\'50\' svg_div_top_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_top_flip=\'\' svg_div_top_invert=\'\' svg_div_top_front=\'\' svg_div_top_opacity=\'\' svg_div_top_preview=\'\' svg_div_bottom=\'\' svg_div_bottom_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_bottom_width=\'100\' svg_div_bottom_height=\'50\' svg_div_bottom_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_bottom_flip=\'\' svg_div_bottom_invert=\'\' svg_div_bottom_front=\'\' svg_div_bottom_opacity=\'\' svg_div_bottom_preview=\'\' border=\'\' border_style=\'solid\' border_color=\'\' radius=\'\' column_boxshadow=\'\' column_boxshadow_color=\'\' column_boxshadow_width=\'10\' background=\'bg_color\' background_color=\'\' background_gradient_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_color3=\'\' src=\'\' background_position=\'top left\' background_repeat=\'no-repeat\' highlight=\'\' highlight_size=\'\' animation=\'\' link=\'\' linktarget=\'\' link_hover=\'\' title_attr=\'\' alt_attr=\'\' mobile_display=\'\' mobile_col_pos=\'0\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' aria_label=\'\' av_uid=\'av-70x71i\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_image src=\'https://2025.sanguen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sanguen-logosm.png\' attachment=\'330\' attachment_size=\'full\' copyright=\'\' caption=\'\' image_size=\'\' styling=\'\' align=\'center\' font_size=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.4\' overlay_color=\'#000000\' overlay_text_color=\'#ffffff\' animation=\'no-animation\' hover=\'\' appearance=\'\' link=\'\' target=\'\' title_attr=\'\' alt_attr=\'\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_element_hidden_in_editor=\'0\' av_uid=\'av-5uwf5y\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\'][/av_image]\r\n[/av_one_third]\r\n\r\n[av_two_third min_height=\'\' vertical_alignment=\'av-align-top\' space=\'\' row_boxshadow=\'\' row_boxshadow_color=\'\' row_boxshadow_width=\'10\' custom_margin=\'\' margin=\'0px\' mobile_breaking=\'\' mobile_column_order=\'\' min_col_height=\'\' padding=\'\' svg_div_top=\'\' svg_div_top_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_top_width=\'100\' svg_div_top_height=\'50\' svg_div_top_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_top_flip=\'\' svg_div_top_invert=\'\' svg_div_top_front=\'\' svg_div_top_opacity=\'\' svg_div_top_preview=\'\' svg_div_bottom=\'\' svg_div_bottom_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_bottom_width=\'100\' svg_div_bottom_height=\'50\' svg_div_bottom_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_bottom_flip=\'\' svg_div_bottom_invert=\'\' svg_div_bottom_front=\'\' svg_div_bottom_opacity=\'\' svg_div_bottom_preview=\'\' border=\'\' border_style=\'solid\' border_color=\'\' radius=\'\' column_boxshadow=\'\' column_boxshadow_color=\'\' column_boxshadow_width=\'10\' background=\'bg_color\' background_color=\'\' background_gradient_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_color3=\'\' src=\'\' background_position=\'top left\' background_repeat=\'no-repeat\' highlight=\'\' highlight_size=\'\' animation=\'\' link=\'\' linktarget=\'\' link_hover=\'\' title_attr=\'\' alt_attr=\'\' mobile_display=\'\' mobile_col_pos=\'0\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' aria_label=\'\' av_uid=\'av-7u1aiu\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-6aaova\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2><b>Hidden in Plain Sight: Women\'s Homelessness in Cambridge and Waterloo Region.</b></h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our community is facing a quiet crisis. Women and gender-diverse individuals in Waterloo Region, particularly in Cambridge, are experiencing an escalating emergency due to a severe lack of adequate support and shelter. Despite compelling research and data, this issue remains under-discussed, and urgent action is needed from all levels of government to address the growing homelessness crisis among women.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The stark reality is that there are currently no women-specific emergency homeless shelters in the region, forcing many into dangerous and precarious living situations. Read our full letter to learn more about this critical issue and the immediate steps we urge our elected officials to take. <a href=\"https://www.wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy/\">Read the full letter here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n[/av_two_third]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-4awlpy\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' 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We understand and support this decision.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the motion went public, it has sparked many conversations about the ongoing need to provide this type of healthcare, while also engaging with existing relationships between community partners, the Region, and dedicated community members. We believe these conversations will lead to a solution, and the support of these partners has meant so much. Thank you to Councillor Hamilton for trying to help resolve this deadlocked situation, and for creating new conversations about how we can all proceed together to better our city, and Region.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/news-events/statement-from-sanguen-health-centre-regarding-the-decision-to-repeal-the-motion/\">Click here to read the full statement</a> </span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n[/av_two_third]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-33mth2\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n\r\n[av_section min_height=\'\' min_height_pc=\'25\' min_height_px=\'500px\' padding=\'default\' custom_margin=\'0px\' custom_margin_sync=\'true\' svg_div_top=\'\' svg_div_top_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_top_width=\'100\' svg_div_top_height=\'50\' svg_div_top_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_top_opacity=\'\' svg_div_bottom=\'\' svg_div_bottom_color=\'#333333\' svg_div_bottom_width=\'100\' svg_div_bottom_height=\'50\' svg_div_bottom_max_height=\'none\' svg_div_bottom_opacity=\'\' color=\'main_color\' background=\'bg_color\' custom_bg=\'#46d6aa\' background_gradient_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_color3=\'\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' attach=\'scroll\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' video=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' shadow=\'no-border-styling\' bottom_border=\'no-border-styling\' bottom_border_diagonal_color=\'#333333\' bottom_border_diagonal_direction=\'\' bottom_border_style=\'\' custom_arrow_bg=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' aria_label=\'\' av_element_hidden_in_editor=\'0\' av_uid=\'av-lhfpcqj9\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'custom\' color=\'#ffffff\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-lhfp8ich\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sanguen Monthly Newsletter - 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Passage of Bill 223 and Impending Closure of Kitchener CTS</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yesterday marked a devastating day for Ontario. Bill 223, which forces the closure of many supervised consumption sites across the province through changes to zoning laws, has passed through expedited measures , paving the way for the Kitchener CTS to shut down in March 2025. This decision, made through an undemocratic voice vote with no recorded accountability from elected officials, represents a tragic failure of leadership and an affront to the fundamental right to life protected under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ontario, seven people die every day due to the toxic drug supply. Evidence from across the globe shows that supervised consumption sites save lives. The Kitchener CTS is a testament to this fact, with over 55,000 visits since opening in 2019, more than 1,000 overdoses safely managed, and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zero deaths</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of the person. Willfully shutting down an evidence based life-saving service like the CTS violates these rights. The government’s actions today prioritize ideology over evidence and abstinence-only treatment over comprehensive care, pushing vulnerable Ontarians further into harm’s way.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The announcement of 19 HART (Health and Recovery Treatment) Hubs with only 375 supportive housing beds across Ontario cannot replace the critical role of harm reduction services like the CTS. While we welcome and support the addition of treatment options, they cannot and will not address the scale of this crisis alone. Not everyone is ready—or will ever be ready—for abstinence-based programs, and their right to life cannot be conditional on readiness for treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are deeply concerned about the nine-month gap anticipated between the closure of the CTS and the opening of the HART Hubs. Hundreds of lives will be lost during this delay. Public drug use will surge, with overdoses occurring in emergency rooms, public bathrooms, and on sidewalks, placing an unsustainable burden on already-strained emergency services and healthcare systems.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that treatment is rarely a one-time solution. Success often requires multiple attempts and robust support systems. With existing long wait times for voluntary treatment, the closure of harm reduction sites will only exacerbate the crisis for those seeking help.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Sanguen Health Centre, we are heartbroken by this cruel and shortsighted decision. We are immensely proud of the Kitchener CTS team for their unwavering dedication to providing safety and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable. We stand with them and with the people we serve, knowing that their lives matter and that harm reduction and treatment must coexist to address this crisis effectively.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will continue to look for ways to keep folks alive as we believe everyone in our community has the right to healthcare, safety, and dignity, regardless of their personal health, mental health or housing status.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Key Statistics from Kitchener CTS:</b>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>55,000 visits</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since 2019</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1,000+ overdoses</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safely managed</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zero deaths</b></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal calls to 911</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence is clear: Consumption and Treatment Services save lives. 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3, 2024</b>\r\n<h2><strong>Sanguen Health Centre Responds to Passage of Bill 223 and Impending Closure of Kitchener CTS</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yesterday marked a devastating day for Ontario. Bill 223, which forces the closure of many supervised consumption sites across the province through changes to zoning laws, has passed through expedited measures , paving the way for the Kitchener CTS to shut down in March 2025. This decision, made through an undemocratic voice vote with no recorded accountability from elected officials, represents a tragic failure of leadership and an affront to the fundamental right to life protected under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ontario, seven people die every day due to the toxic drug supply. Evidence from across the globe shows that supervised consumption sites save lives. The Kitchener CTS is a testament to this fact, with over 55,000 visits since opening in 2019, more than 1,000 overdoses safely managed, and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zero deaths</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of the person. Willfully shutting down an evidence based life-saving service like the CTS violates these rights. The government’s actions today prioritize ideology over evidence and abstinence-only treatment over comprehensive care, pushing vulnerable Ontarians further into harm’s way.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The announcement of 19 HART (Health and Recovery Treatment) Hubs with only 375 supportive housing beds across Ontario cannot replace the critical role of harm reduction services like the CTS. While we welcome and support the addition of treatment options, they cannot and will not address the scale of this crisis alone. Not everyone is ready—or will ever be ready—for abstinence-based programs, and their right to life cannot be conditional on readiness for treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are deeply concerned about the nine-month gap anticipated between the closure of the CTS and the opening of the HART Hubs. Hundreds of lives will be lost during this delay. Public drug use will surge, with overdoses occurring in emergency rooms, public bathrooms, and on sidewalks, placing an unsustainable burden on already-strained emergency services and healthcare systems.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that treatment is rarely a one-time solution. Success often requires multiple attempts and robust support systems. With existing long wait times for voluntary treatment, the closure of harm reduction sites will only exacerbate the crisis for those seeking help.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Sanguen Health Centre, we are heartbroken by this cruel and shortsighted decision. We are immensely proud of the Kitchener CTS team for their unwavering dedication to providing safety and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable. We stand with them and with the people we serve, knowing that their lives matter and that harm reduction and treatment must coexist to address this crisis effectively.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will continue to look for ways to keep folks alive as we believe everyone in our community has the right to healthcare, safety, and dignity, regardless of their personal health, mental health or housing status.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Key Statistics from Kitchener CTS:</b>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>55,000 visits</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since 2019</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1,000+ overdoses</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safely managed</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zero deaths</b></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal calls to 911</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence is clear: Consumption and Treatment Services save lives. 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Sanguen remains committed to supporting those affected—learn more about our plans and the community impact <strong><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/closure-of-kitcheners-consumption-and-treatment-services-cts-site/\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a></strong>.\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2dx49e\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h3>\r\n<h4>Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc6ao\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc4rh\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gycsnh\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h4>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvoach\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvo6ll\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' 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(2533,26,'2024-12-09 04:08:46','2024-12-09 09:08:46','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Harm Reduction?</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</span></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HART Hubs information</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters to support Harm Reduction </span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-RNAO Action Alert </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Sample letter templates </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for community -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Resources</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS 2 Pager on Harm Reduction:</span>\r\n\r\nTBD\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites - CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-24ayr3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'accordion\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5w2v9b\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Toggle 1\' tags=\'\' av_uid=\'av-4x42wf\'][/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Toggle 2\' tags=\'\' av_uid=\'av-372a8f\'][/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','2530-revision-v1','','','2024-12-09 04:08:46','2024-12-09 09:08:46','',2530,'https://sanguen.com/?p=2533',0,'revision','',0),
(2532,26,'2024-12-09 04:06:07','2024-12-09 09:06:07','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Harm Reduction?</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</span></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HART Hubs information</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters to support Harm Reduction </span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-RNAO Action Alert </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Sample letter templates </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for community -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Resources</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS 2 Pager on Harm Reduction:</span>\r\n\r\nTBD\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites - CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-24ayr3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'accordion\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5w2v9b\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Toggle 1\' tags=\'\' av_uid=\'av-4x42wf\'][/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Toggle 2\' tags=\'\' av_uid=\'av-372a8f\'][/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','2530-revision-v1','','','2024-12-09 04:06:07','2024-12-09 09:06:07','',2530,'https://sanguen.com/?p=2532',0,'revision','',0),
(2535,26,'2024-12-09 05:03:43','2024-12-09 10:03:43','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h2>\r\n<h3>HART Hubs information</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gu3ggz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<b>Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Resources</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS 2 Pager on Harm Reduction:</span>\r\n\r\nTBD\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites - CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-24ayr3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','2530-revision-v1','','','2024-12-09 05:03:43','2024-12-09 10:03:43','',2530,'https://sanguen.com/?p=2535',0,'revision','',0),
(2534,26,'2024-12-09 04:16:44','2024-12-09 09:16:44','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' 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400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters to support Harm Reduction </span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-RNAO Action Alert </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Sample letter templates </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for community -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites?utm_source=CATIE+Email+Subscriptions&amp;utm_campaign=908a6b7f30-tce_email_en_082124&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ae993f6577-908a6b7f30-45818571&amp;ct=t(tce_email_en_082124)</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Resources</span></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS 2 Pager on Harm Reduction:</span>\r\n\r\nTBD\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites - CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm 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(2536,26,'2024-12-09 05:19:23','2024-12-09 10:19:23','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h2>\r\n<h3>Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h3>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h3>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvoach\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvo6ll\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvqcdg\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3>Other Resources</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS on Harm Reduction (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' 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(2537,26,'2024-12-09 05:20:15','2024-12-09 10:20:15','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h2>\r\n<h3>Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h3>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h3>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvoach\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvo6ll\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvqcdg\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3>Other Resources</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS on Harm Reduction (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-24ayr3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','2530-revision-v1','','','2024-12-09 05:20:15','2024-12-09 10:20:15','',2530,'https://sanguen.com/?p=2537',0,'revision','',0),
(2538,26,'2024-12-09 05:26:20','2024-12-09 10:26:20','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2dx49e\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n<h4>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvoach\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvo6ll\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvqcdg\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Other Resources</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS on Harm Reduction (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming 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(2540,26,'2024-12-09 06:31:55','2024-12-09 11:31:55','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' 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background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc6ao\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc4rh\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gycsnh\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h4>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvoach\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Statements regarding the loss of Harm Reduction programs\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvo6ll\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CAMH </span><a href=\"https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-statement-supervised-consumption-sites-082024</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CMHA </span><a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2012mn\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gvqcdg\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Other Resources</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanguen Health Centre and WRIDS on Harm Reduction (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions about Supervised Consumption Sites:</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' 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(2542,26,'2024-12-09 06:35:28','2024-12-09 11:35:28','[av_slideshow_full size=\'featured\' min_height=\'0px\' stretch=\'\' control_layout=\'av-control-default\' src=\'\' attachment=\'\' attachment_size=\'\' position=\'top left\' repeat=\'no-repeat\' attach=\'scroll\' conditional_play=\'\' animation=\'slide\' transition_speed=\'\' autoplay=\'false\' interval=\'5\' img_scrset=\'\' lazy_loading=\'disabled\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oko2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n[av_slide_full slide_type=\'image\' id=\'2320\' video=\'https://\' mobile_image=\'\' fallback_link=\'https://\' title=\'Resources \' video_format=\'\' video_ratio=\'16:9\' caption_pos=\'caption_bottom caption_bottom_framed caption_framed\' custom_title_size=\'34\' av-medium-font-size-title=\'\' av-small-font-size-title=\'\' av-mini-font-size-title=\'\' custom_content_size=\'27\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' custom_title=\'\' custom_content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' link_apply=\'\' link=\'lightbox\' link_target=\'\' button_label=\'Click me\' button_color=\'light\' link1=\'manually,http://\' link_target1=\'\' button_label2=\'Click me\' button_color2=\'light\' link2=\'manually,http://\' link_target2=\'\' overlay_opacity=\'0.5\' overlay_color=\'\' overlay_pattern=\'\' overlay_custom_pattern=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m461oj4c\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\nInformation about Sanguen and the community\r\n[/av_slide_full]\r\n[/av_slideshow_full]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460hv82\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Loss of Harm Reduction Programs in Ontario</span></strong></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial government has recently announced the decision to close supervised consumption sites throughout Ontario including the Consumption and Treatment Services site in Kitchener. Supervised consumption sites save lives by providing harm reduction supports </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are backed by a robust base of evidence. The closure of the Kitchener CTS site will </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">result in widespread harms, including increased preventable deaths of community </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">members. Many supporters have come forward with questions and offers to help. We will keep this page updated with any information or decisions that are available. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-5gtbb3\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-3iaqf3\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Harm Reduction?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm reduction can refer to a range of activities, including programs and policies, that aim to reduce the potentially adverse health, social and economic consequences of substance use, without requiring abstinence from substances. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bkpk08\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'What is Harm Reduction? \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2s137j\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inherent in the harm reduction approach is a way of working with people that “meets people where they are at” in a client-centered, non-judgmental, pragmatic way, regardless of whether they are using substances or not.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of the drug poisoning and policy crisis that has created an increasingly unpredictable and sometimes toxic supply, harm reduction is intended to reduce the likelihood of accidental overdoses, emergency service calls, and even deaths - keeping people informed means keeping people alive.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harm Reduction Resources:</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://ontario.cmha.ca/harm-reduction/#:~:text=Harm%20Reduction%20is%20an%20evidence,substances%20from%20abstaining%20or%20stopping.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHA</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://ohrn.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Harm Reduction Network</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span></a><a href=\"https://drugpolicy.ca/our-work/issues/harm-reduction/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Drug Policy Coalition</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2mqrg2\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4blb3pq\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overdose Prevention in Waterloo Region</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose continues to be a concern in Waterloo Region, and across Canada. If you are using drugs or caring for someone who is using drugs, the following links provide information on preventing overdose:</span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1emxu\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'How to reduce the risk of an overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-1yg28y\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use with someone else and take turns spotting for each other. A buddy system is safer than using alone.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a supervised consumption service. </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/consumption-and-treatment-services/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchener CTS</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 150 Duke Street operates everyday from 9am - 9pm. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must use alone, have a safety plan. Get someone to check on you either by phone or in person. Before you use alone, call the National Overdose Prevention Line at 1-888-688-NORS (6677). </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your supply. Ask others about what they are experiencing with the same drug or batch. You can also have your </span><a href=\"https://2025.sanguen.com/drug-checking-program/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs checked</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Kitchener CTS. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for drug alerts on Sanguen’s social media accounts or through the </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/Modules/News/Search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug alert system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy. </span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with a small amount.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing substances, including alcohol, increases risk of overdose.</span></li>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get naloxone. I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njectable and nasal spray naloxone is available </span><b>free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at select pharmacies. Check the </span><a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit\"><b>Naloxone Kit Finder</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for pharmacies in your area.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1yvz\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Know the Signs of Overdose\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl1wxz\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The following signs may indicate that a person you are with is experiencing an overdose:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Can’t wake the person up</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Deep snoring or gurgling sounds</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Body is very limp</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDownload the signs of opioid overdose infographic from Toronto Public Health <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/9554-Signs-of-Opioid-overdose.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl798n\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'5 Steps to Overdose Response\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4bl64zd\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Shout and Shake: shout their name and shake their shoulders.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Call 911: If the person is unresponsive, call 911 immediately. If you’re worried about being in trouble, learn more about the <a href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s01002\">Good Samaritan Act</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Administer Naloxone: 1 spray into the person’s nostril and/or 1 ampoule into the person’s arm or leg.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Start CPR: Do chest compressions and/or rescue breathing.</li>\r\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Assess if it’s working: If there is no improvement in 2 – 3 minutes, repeat steps 3 &amp; 4.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' av-small-hide=\'\' av-mini-hide=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' element_template=\'\' one_element_template=\'\' show_locked_options_fakearg=\'\' av_uid=\'av-2dx49e\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m460qxy4\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information and Resources to Help and Support Harm Reduction</h3>\r\n<h4>Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc6ao\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gyc4rh\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Health Announcement regarding closure of CTS locations and funding for HART Hubs - </span><a href=\"https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004955/ontario-protecting-communities-and-supporting-addiction-recovery-with-new-treatment-hubs</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock textblock_styling_align=\'\' textblock_styling=\'\' textblock_styling_gap=\'\' textblock_styling_mobile=\'\' size=\'\' av-medium-font-size=\'\' av-small-font-size=\'\' av-mini-font-size=\'\' font_color=\'\' color=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gycsnh\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n<h4>Letters to support Harm Reduction:</h4>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' av-small-font-size-content=\'\' av-mini-font-size-content=\'\' heading_tag=\'\' heading_class=\'\' alb_description=\'\' id=\'\' custom_class=\'\' template_class=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4guf7rn\' sc_version=\'1.0\' admin_preview_bg=\'\']\r\n[av_toggle title=\'RNAO Action Alert \' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premier to withdraw his plan to close SCSs and slash harm reduction services in Ontario.</span> <a href=\"https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/withdraw-your-plan-to-close-supervised-consumption-sites-premier</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How to find your MPP - </span><a href=\"https://www.ola.org/en/members/current\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ola.org/en/members/current</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title=\'Sample Letter Templates\' tags=\'\' custom_id=\'\' av_uid=\'av-m4gueiki-1\' sc_version=\'1.0\']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for concerned citizens of Waterloo Region-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jupK4OYGtZR6PXORSayO9iTXJUkgXCcB/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients who also want to write their own content-</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2DOYrDP9elX-06kBTLmNU57Cu-VofRu/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter for CTS clients to sign -</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vfyt91U3l_skU2xUSVE0xdx9Mf0poPF5/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=101842238615521945316&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true</span></a>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_toggle_container faq_markup=\'\' initial=\'0\' mode=\'toggle\' sort=\'\' styling=\'\' colors=\'\' font_color=\'\' background_color=\'\' border_color=\'\' toggle_icon_color=\'\' colors_current=\'\' font_color_current=\'\' toggle_icon_color_current=\'\' background_current=\'\' background_color_current=\'\' background_gradient_current_direction=\'vertical\' background_gradient_current_color1=\'#000000\' background_gradient_current_color2=\'#ffffff\' background_gradient_current_color3=\'\' hover_colors=\'custom\' hover_font_color=\'\' hover_background_color=\'#99bfe8\' hover_toggle_icon_color=\'\' size-toggle=\'20\' av-medium-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-small-font-size-toggle=\'\' av-mini-font-size-toggle=\'\' size-content=\'\' av-medium-font-size-content=\'\' 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400;\">https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/maintain-aspects-of-harm-reduction-as-part-of-hub-model-lessen-the-stigma-around-opioid-use/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Alliance for Healthier Communities </span><a href=\"https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.allianceon.org/news/Eliminating-access-vital-harm-reduction-care-and-programs-will-have-high-costs-Ontario-families</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CPHA </span><a href=\"https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cpha.ca/dead-people-dont-need-recovery-beds-ontarios-closure-ten-supervised-consumption-facilities-will</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- CATIE </span><a href=\"https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/catie-calls-for-a-hold-on-closing-ontario-supervised-consumption-sites</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRIDS: </span><a href=\"https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Reports/WRIDS-CTS-Statement-Aug-21-2024.pdf</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n[/av_toggle]\r\n[/av_toggle_container]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'default\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'50\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' custom_margin_bottom=\'30px\' custom_border_color=\'\' custom_icon_color=\'\' av-desktop-hide=\'\' av-medium-hide=\'\' 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href=\"https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/CATIE-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Supervised-Consumption-Services.pdf</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Advocacy Groups  </span><a href=\"https://www.drugactionteam.ca/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.drugactionteam.ca/</span></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter (coming soon)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for our monthly newsletter with updates about Sanguen Health Centre, Harm Reduction and other community impacts. </span>\r\n[/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class=\'invisible\' icon_select=\'yes\' icon=\'ue808\' font=\'entypo-fontello\' position=\'center\' shadow=\'no-shadow\' height=\'500\' custom_border=\'av-border-thin\' custom_width=\'50px\' custom_margin_top=\'30px\' 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