Holiday Closure

- / The Inc.

We're teaming up with SOPEN to host an overdose prevention and response workshop on Thursday, November 14th from 5:30-7:30pm. The event is free, and no registration is required. All are welcome!

SOPEN will be discussing the following topics:

  • History of drug prohibition and how it is deeply rooted in racism/colonialism
  • What is harm reduction?
  • Harm reduction services in the community
  • Overdose statistics in Hamilton
  • Stigma and checking our biases
  • What is naloxone? Where to get naloxone? Why should you carry naloxone?
  • How to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose with naloxone
  • How to get more involved in the community
  • Good Samaritan Law