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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Harm Reduction for Substance Use Island Health

(6 days ago) WebAlcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441. Kuu-us Aboriginal Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717. Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 (or text: 250 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/

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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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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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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 …

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

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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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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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Prevent Overdose – Prevent Overdose RI

(7 days ago) WebThis website is an initiative of the Rhode Island Governor’s Overdose Task Force, in collaboration with the RI Department of Health (RIDOH), the RI Department of …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/prevent-overdose/

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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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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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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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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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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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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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ReachNJ.gov - Prevent Overdose

(6 days ago) WebNaloxone. Treatment and support services are available even if you do not have insurance. CALL 1-844-REACHNJ to learn about your treatment options. ReachNJ -24-hour-a-day, …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/reachnj/overdose/

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Staten Island physicians take pledge promising safe use - silive

(2 days ago) WebThe number of overdose deaths per 100,000 on the Island is about 170% higher than the national rate, and it maintains the second-highest borough rate of death …

https://www.silive.com/news/2024/04/staten-island-physicians-take-pledge-promising-safe-use-alternatives-to-prescribing-opioids.html

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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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Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in …

(1 days ago) WebMore than 14,000 people have died in B.C. since the government declared a public health emergency in April 2016 due to illicit opioid overdoses.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2024-04-26/canadian-province-will-make-changes-to-try-to-stop-drug-use-in-public-places-premier-says

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VILLAGE Prevention Plan – Prevent Overdose RI

(2 days ago) WebWhat is the VILLAGE Prevention Plan? The current drug overdose crisis is causing a rise in infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. Our team at Brown University created …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/village-map/

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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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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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Overdose Research in Rhode Island – Prevent Overdose RI

(9 days ago) WebOverdose Research in Rhode Island. Rhode Island is a leader in overdose research in the United States. On this page, you will find published research studies involving overdose …

https://preventoverdoseri.org/research/

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Island Health advises of increase in overdoses across the region

(1 days ago) WebIsland Health is urging people to use strategies to stay safer when using drugs. Due to the toxic drug supply, there is currently an increase in overdoses across …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-advises-increase-overdoses-across-region

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