POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 121 Canadian Red Cross First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies ▪ Free, selfdirected online course to become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone ▪ Learn more about opioids and naloxone and how they affect the body and explore ways to reduce the influence of stigma ▪ Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to receive a free nasal naloxone kit (shipped anywhere in Canada, excluding Quebec) Register for free course at https://learn.redcross.ca/ The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation Opioid Overdose Response Training module ▪ Offers free Opioid Overdose Response Training for high schools across Canada ▪ Training teaches students about opioids, Naloxone, how to recognize and respond to a suspected opioid overdose, and how to administer nasal Naloxone spray https://actfoundation.ca/contact/ 18004659111 Health and support services in Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line ▪ An addictions crisis line is available for urgent support ▪ Mental health and addictions professionals provide support, programs, and services 18884298167 Mental Health and Addictions Intake ▪ Help with a mental health or addiction concerns 18559221122 (Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; Voicemail evenings, weekends and holidays) Mental Health and Addictions Services ▪ List of services and programs offered by Nova Scotia Health and community partners 211 IWK Health Centre Mental Health and Addictions ▪ Clinical care for children and youth with mental health and addictions issues 19024708888 18884705888 https://iwkhealth.ca/mentalhealthsupport Good2Talk ▪ Free, confidential support services for postsecondary students 18332923698 Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 Get naloxone ▪ Visit a participating pharmacy and ask the pharmacist about getting a naloxone kit ▪ No prescription or health card is needed Find a site http://www.nsnaloxone.com/ Get help with substance use continued continued
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