Island Health Overdose Prevention Locations

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Overdose Prevention & Supervised Consumption …

(2 days ago) WebOverdose Prevention Sites (OPS) and Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS) are welcoming locations where people can use substances under the supervision of trained staff. As part of health care services, staff in these locations monitor for possible drug …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/mental-health-substance-use-locations/overdose-prevention-supervised-consumption-locations

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Overdose Prevention Centers – Prevent Overdose RI

(8 days ago) WebOverdose prevention centers may save cities, towns, and health care systems money due to reduced deaths, the decreased need for emergency medical services, and their ability to prevent diseases such …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/overdose-prevention-centers/

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Harm Reduction Centers: Department of Health

(9 days ago) WebOn July 7, 2021, legislation was signed authorizing a two-year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers (HRC), which are a …

https://health.ri.gov/addiction/about/harmreductioncenters/

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More than a quarter million visits to Island Health …

(1 days ago) WebIsland Health is observing more than 250,000 visits to supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites – more than 1,000 reversed overdoses and zero deaths while at the same time delivering …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/more-quarter-million-visits-island-health-overdose-prevention-and-supervised-consumption-sites

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More than 100,000 visits to Island Health overdose …

(5 days ago) WebVICTORIA – Since opening in December 2016, Island Health’s overdose prevention and supervised consumption services (OPS/SCS) have supported people in …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/more-100000-visits-island-health-overdose-prevention-sites

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Drug Overdose Prevention Program: Department of Health

(6 days ago) WebPartner with the Governor’s Overdose Task Force to implement the statewide Strategic Action Plan focused on Prevention, Treatment, Rescue, and Recovery. Ensure …

http://www.health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=1080

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RIDOH's Drug Overdose Surveillance Data Hub: …

(4 days ago) WebState Health Laboratory 50 Orms St Providence, RI 02904-2222 Email us Directions Phone: 401-222-5600 RI Relay 711 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

http://www.health.ri.gov/data/drugoverdoses/

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Get Help – Prevent Overdose RI

(9 days ago) WebHarm Reduction Vending Machines. Harm reduction vending machines provide free supplies 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people that want them whenever they are ready …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/get-help/

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Prevent Overdose RI – End the epidemic

(Just Now) WebGet 24/7 Help: Call to connect with ith a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Hablamos español. Speak with a healthcare provider about treatment options at Rhode Island's …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/

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First state-regulated overdose prevention center preps for opening

(7 days ago) WebProject Weber/RENEW is slated to open the nation’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center, or OPC later this year in Providence, Rhode Island. The …

https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2024/04/first-state-regulated-overdose-prevention-center-preps-opening/396013/

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Island Health seeks service provider and location for overdose

(3 days ago) WebNanaimo — Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) service provider at a new location, which will …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-seeks-service-provider-and-location-overdose-prevention-services-nanaimo

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Pathways for Emergency Department Providers – Prevent …

(9 days ago) WebInitiating buprenorphine in the Emergency Department helps patients engage in treatment and reduce their risk of an opioid overdose. Watch this short educational video on how …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/pathways/

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Department of Health Population Health - The Official Web Site …

(6 days ago) WebOverdose Prevention Resources. The New Jersey Department of Health is committed to supporting communities in preventing fatal overdose. Below, you can find …

https://nj.gov/health/populationhealth/opioid/

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Permanent inhalation service opens within The Harbour - Island …

(4 days ago) WebDecember 14, 2023. People who inhale illicit drugs now have access to a permanent indoor inhalation overdose prevention service in downtown Victoria, as part of ongoing efforts …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/permanent-inhalation-service-opens-within-harbour-supervised-consumption-site

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March28,2024 VermontSenateHealthandWelfareCommittee …

(2 days ago) WebTestimonyofGreyGardner,SeniorPolicyCounsel,DrugPolicyAlliance InSupportofH.72(AuthorizingOverdosePreventionCenters) …

https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/Senate%20Health%20and%20Welfare/Bills/H.72/Witness%20Documents/H.72~Grey%20Gardner~In%20Support%20of%20H.%2072~3-28-2024.pdf

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The Task Force – Prevent Overdose RI

(5 days ago) WebThe Governor’s Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force is a statewide coalition of professionals and community members with the goal of preventing overdoses and …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/the-task-force/

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PowerPoint Presentation

(8 days ago) WebOverdose Prevention Sites Adoption Date: July 22, 2021 Background The United States has seen staggering increases in drug overdose deaths since the …

https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/Senate%20Health%20and%20Welfare/Bills/H.72/Witness%20Documents/H.72~Grey%20Gardner~Drug%20Policy%20Alliance%20Overdose%20Prevention%20Centers%20in%20VT%20Presentation~3-28-2024.pdf

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Residents challenge permit for Boyle Street's proposed overdose

(Just Now) WebResidents in the Ritchie and Old Strathcona neighbourhoods are again trying to prevent Boyle Street Community Services from opening an overdose prevention site on …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/residents-challenge-permit-for-boyle-street-s-proposed-overdose-prevention-site-in-ritchie-1.7192541

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Get Naloxone – Prevent Overdose RI

(3 days ago) WebAIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS)/Education, Needle Exchange, Counseling, Outreach, and Referral (ENCORE) ABOUT: ACOS/ENCORE is open for drop-in services for naloxone, …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone/

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Harm Reduction for Substance Use Island Health

(6 days ago) WebFind support for substance use. Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441. Kuu-us Aboriginal Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717. Vancouver Island Crisis Line: …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services/harm-reduction-substance-use

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What Now for BC’s Decriminalization Test? The Tyee

(Just Now) WebDrug seizures and arrests for possession of small amounts of drugs have dropped, while visits to overdose prevention sites have continued to rise. Criminal …

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/03/What-Now-BC-Decriminalization-Test/

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What is PORI? – Prevent Overdose RI

(3 days ago) WebWhat is PORI? In 2022, 435 Rhode Islanders lost their lives to overdose. This is the highest number of lives lost ever recorded to date in Rhode Island. That’s more than the number …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/what-is-pori/

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Island Health seeks service provider, location for new overdose

(5 days ago) WebVictoria – Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) provider and location, which will complement existing …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-seeks-service-provider-location-new-overdose-prevention-services

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Respond to Overdose – Prevent Overdose RI

(Just Now) WebHow to respond to an overdose. Try to wake the person up. Call 911. The Rhode Island Good Samaritan Law provides legal protection when you call 911 when someone is …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/respond-to-overdose/

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Island Health opens overdose prevention site in Cowichan Valley

(7 days ago) WebThe Cowichan Valley-based overdose prevention service opened on September 12 and is receiving clients. The service is operated by the Cowichan Valley …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-opens-overdose-prevention-site-cowichan-valley

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Island Health broadens access for overdose prevention services in …

(8 days ago) WebIsland Health’s new model features three services: a designated location, “episodic OPS” and the Lifeguard overdose app. Overdose prevention services will be …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-broadens-access-overdose-prevention-services-comox-valley

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Island Health seeks site for Overdose Prevention Services

(Just Now) WebIsland Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new location for the Overdose Prevention Services site in the Cowichan Valley. Through site …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-seeks-site-overdose-prevention-services

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