Health Canada is holding a series of two webinars focused on community-level responses to the overdose crisis, a growing issue affecting communities across Canada. These sessions will offer a unique opportunity to learn about innovative, community-driven solutions and innovative strategies tackling the crisis head-on.
Webinar 1: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST
Theme: Building cross-sectoral partnerships
Webinar 2: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST
Theme: Building trust: the role of community engagement
Duration: 1.5 hours each
Format: Virtual, interactive (via Zoom)
As the crisis continues to evolve, local communities are developing tailored strategies to address their unique challenges. These webinars will focus on:
- Engaging communities & building trust—especially with vulnerable groups—by incorporating local knowledge and meeting people where they are.
- Cross-sectoral partnerships between governments, healthcare, social services, and community organizations to create comprehensive, sustainable responses.
- Facilitating connections across communities and regions to promote knowledge-sharing and collective action.
To reserve your spot: Email opioidresponse-interventionopioides@hc-sc.gc.ca and receive the invitation.