Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Various locations

Service: Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Programs

Record #: BAR4534
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Programs to prevent drug use and to reduce harms associated with drug use, including nicotine/commercial tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, opioids and unregulated drugs

  • Chair of the Simcoe Muskoka Drug Strategy, providing leadership to local and regional drug strategy planning
  • Increase awareness and educate individuals, communities and partners on the potential harms associated with drug use
  • Collaborates with partners in the planning and development of resources and programs

Harm Reduction Services include:

  • providing inhalation and injection supplies, naloxone kits, and disposal bins of various sizes,
  • accepting the return of used harm reduction supplies(i.e.. used sharps/needles) for safe disposal at all office locations, and
  • training community partners and businesses in the use and distribution of naloxone kits

Service Details

Public Comments A secure online form on the Contact Us page is available from the website.
Hours Hours vary
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call for information
Languages English; French - Interpretation, Programs, service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
Various Locations
Canada

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Fax 705-721-1495
Website www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Drugs
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simcoemuskokahealth/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simcoe-muskoka-district-healthunit/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smdhealthunit
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 
15 Sperling Dr 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9

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