The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy has issued a recent health alert due to an increase in drug poisoning incidents. The rise in drug poisonings is likely linked to sedatives and veterinary tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines, xylazine, and medetomidine. More information is available in this two-page overview, which is intended for community partners working with people…
Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Council Substance Use and Older Adults Awareness Project Materials to help health service providers and older adults build awareness and start to have effective conversations about substance use. -Project hosted through the collaborative partnership with Waterloo Wellington older adults living with substance use, community partners and the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult…
On March 31, 2025, Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) at Guelph CHC will close. It will transition to a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, which will not replace CTS services. Click on the images below for more information about what to expect: The CTS Closure & Opening of the Hart Hub…
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Learn about the importance of empathy, the effects of stigma, and the value of harm reduction in this short video that highlights substance use services in Wellington County. Harm Reduction in the County video
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