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Overdose Prevention Services: Vancouver Coastal Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Island Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Fraser Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Interior Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Northern Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

The Good Samaritan Act

Protection from being charged for simple possession at the scene of an overdose. 

310-MHSU (Interior Health)

Free, confidential phone service for anyone looking for mental health and  substance use supports in Interior Health.

Northern Health Substance Use Resource Nurse

Access safer prescribing in Northern Health.

Available B.C. wide

Overdose Response Service

National Overdose Response Service

Provides confidential overdose peer support to substance users who are about to use drugs alone. A caller is connected to a virtual overdose supervisor who will monitor them while they use drugs. If there is a concern of overdose during the call, the supervisor will connect with local 9-1-1 dispatch services.

The 24-hour hotline can be accessed from anywhere within Canada. Staff and volunteers are trauma informed and are able to provide harm reduction and substance use information, resources and referrals if requested during the call.

Mental Health Check-in

This free, anonymous self-assessment tool helps you understand how you are feeling and reflect on your wellbeing.

Showing 131 - 140 of 142 Resources

Overdose Prevention Services: Vancouver Coastal Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Island Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Fraser Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Interior Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

Overdose Prevention Services: Northern Health

Access overdose prevention services for people who use drugs.

The Good Samaritan Act

Protection from being charged for simple possession at the scene of an overdose. 

310-MHSU (Interior Health)

Free, confidential phone service for anyone looking for mental health and  substance use supports in Interior Health.

Northern Health Substance Use Resource Nurse

Access safer prescribing in Northern Health.

Available B.C. wide

Overdose Response Service

National Overdose Response Service

Provides confidential overdose peer support to substance users who are about to use drugs alone. A caller is connected to a virtual overdose supervisor who will monitor them while they use drugs. If there is a concern of overdose during the call, the supervisor will connect with local 9-1-1 dispatch services.

The 24-hour hotline can be accessed from anywhere within Canada. Staff and volunteers are trauma informed and are able to provide harm reduction and substance use information, resources and referrals if requested during the call.

Mental Health Check-in

This free, anonymous self-assessment tool helps you understand how you are feeling and reflect on your wellbeing.

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