Resources
Please see the message and resource below from OPH:
We understand there may be planning underway to prepare for the upcoming graduation season. To support this planning, we are including a few resources that may be helpful to share with school communities – with school administrators, school staff, students and parents/caregivers.
Learn about the effects of commonly used substances and how to reduce health risks using party safer tips. Information on mental health, substance use health and violence prevention supports is shared, as well as how to access naloxone.
Duration: ~ 30 minutes
Everyone
Overdose Prevention and Response
Learn about types of drugs, intoxication and overdose prevention. Naloxone use and the 5 steps to Respond to an Opioid Overdose are reviewed, and information on debriefing after an overdose and available supports is shared.
Duration: ~ 20 minutes
Everyone
Naloxone Workshop at Ottawa Public Libraries
Register for one of the upcoming two, 30-minute virtual info and training session, followed by a 15-minute Q & A session. Two English and two French sessions are being offered.
Everyone
Stigma: How you can impact change
Learn about the definition of stigma, how to prevent stigma and using person-first language, as well as community resources.
Duration: ~30 minutes
Everyone
Lesson Plans on Substance Use Health, Addictions and Related Behaviours
Modules and facilitator guides for teachers and educators that meet curriculum expectations – currently in the process of transferring to Google slides.
For school staff to deliver to students
Printable Substance Use Health Resources from OPH
Print resources on different substances.
Everyone
Weekly overdose review dashboard, resources, trainings, community resource guide and much more.
Everyone
Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Community Dashboard
The dashboard is a community-driven tool with the goal to improve the health status of the people in Ottawa in relation to mental health, addictions and substance use health by centralizing and showcasing local data to support further action.
Everyone