Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Quarterly Learning Series in partnership with FASD Coordinators for Dufferin Child and Family Services Join us for a practical, introductory webinar designed to deepen understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This webinar will explore what FASD is, common traits and characteristics, and how the disability can impact behaviour and daily…
The Community Impacts of the Guelph Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) Closure Report presents an analysis of community impacts following the closure of Guelph’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site in April 2025, which marked a significant change in local substance use services. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, it identifies early trends, organizational perspectives and recommendations to…
On March 31, 2025, Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) at Guelph CHC will close, due to Provincial legislation, Bill 223. Without a safe space to use substances, we anticipate there will be far more overdoses/opioid poisonings in our community. As part of our preparation for this devastating legislation, we are offering more opportunities for community…
WGDS Response PDF Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Responds to Mayors request to Premier The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy (WGDS) is deeply concerned about the request from 13 of Ontario’s Big City Mayors formally asking the Premier to use the notwithstanding clause to override the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This action would allow…
News release – Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy We need more tools, not fewer, to save lives [August 21, 2023– GUELPH, ON]– The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy (WGDS) is deeply disappointed to hear the news of closures to Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) across the province, including the Guelph CTS. Consumption and Treatment Services are health…
