If you or someone you love uses substances, please know that you are not alone and support is available. Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) and naloxone can help keep us and our loved ones safe when using substances. Carrying naloxone and knowing where support in your community exists can make a lifesaving difference for friends, family, and community members.
Harm Reduction Resources in Vancouver:
- Access Take Home Naloxone here
- Find Overdose Prevention Services in the Vancouver area:
- Learn more about toxic drug and health alerts here:
FNHA supports a broad-spectrum for health and wellness programs and services. We know that First Nations-led harm reduction efforts, centered in culture and teachings, saves lives. Harm reduction keeps people alive, connected, and supported which creates more opportunities for healing, wellness, and recovery which may look different for each person. By maintaining our cultural responsibilities and relationships and by working to hold one another up, First Nations people can gain strength and healing in their journey with substance use. It is important to meet people where they are in their relationship with substances, respecting their self-determination while offering harm reduction supports and care.
For more information about First Nation-centered harm reduction at FNHA please visit here.
