Join us for a day-long, IN-PERSON event at the Northern Water Sports Centre Hall in Sudbury, ON.

In the morning, participate in two sessions with Public Health Sudbury & Districts:

Part 1: Naloxone: This session provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond to an opioid poisoning. Participants will learn about the current toxic drug supply, common risk factors and signs of opioid poisoning, and the role of naloxone in preventing poisoning deaths. The training includes a step-by-step overview of how to administer naloxone, what to do in an emergency, and how to access naloxone kits.
Part 2: Substance use health and stigma: This presentation provides an overview of substance use, harm reduction, and opioid poisoning and response. Participants will learn about the substance use continuum, local impacts of the drug toxicity crisis, harm reduction services and supplies available through Public Health Sudbury & Districts. The session also explores the impact of stigma on people who use drugs and highlights the importance of using compassionate, person-first approaches to support health and well-being.
Learning Objectives:

Substance use affects people from all walks of life. Treating people with dignity and respect helps create safer, more supportive communities.
Stigma can prevent people from seeking support, services, and care. The words we use matter and can influence whether someone feels safe accessing support.
Harm reduction is a practical, evidence-informed approach that helps keep people safe.
Naloxone is a safe and effective medication that can temporarily reverse opioid poisoning. Anyone can learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid poisoning and respond.
Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it can save a life. Everyone has a role to play in creating safer, more compassionate communities.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided! Details to follow registration.

In the afternoon, engage with fellow public library staff in a facilitated discussion about safety and wellbeing.

Agenda:

9:00am-9:30am: Welcome and Refreshments
9:30am-12:00pm: Presentations with the Public Health Sudbury & Districts
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch provided by the OLS (details to follow)
1:00pm-2:30pm: Facilitated discussion with OLS Staff
2:30pm-3:00pm: Evaluations and Goodbye!

Speaker Bios:

Danielle Labrosse, BHPE, MSc (she/her): Danielle is a Health Promoter on the Comprehensive Health Promotion Team at Public Health Sudbury & Districts with a background in addiction and mental health research and health promotion. She holds a Master of Science in Addiction and Mental Health and has experience in research, substance use programming, and health education. Danielle’s current work at Public Health includes substance use prevention initiatives, naloxone education and distribution and upstream health promotion strategies. She is passionate about health equity, harm reduction, knowledge translation, and building healthier communities through evidence-informed practice.

Sam Mortimer, BScN, MScN(c), RN (she/her): Sam is a Public Health Nurse on the Comprehensive Health Promotion Team at Public Health Sudbury & Districts with a background in harm reduction work and emergency nursing. Sam’s current work at Public Health includes anti-stigma, substance use health programming for Sudbury and Manitoulin districts, and work with the Greater Sudbury Community Drug Strategy. Sam has a passion for health equity, Indigenous health & well-being, harm reduction, and education and research.

Hotel accommodation suggestions available below if needed.

Radisson Hotel Sudbury (4km from venue)
Clarion Hotel Sudbury (4.1km from venue)
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham (7km from venue)
Holiday Inn Sudbury (3.3km from venue)
Please note there is no travel subsidy available for travel to attend this event.

Enrollment Closes on Thursday, September 3rd, at 4:30pm. Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.