Substance Use and COVID-19:
Data Trends and Harm Reduction Strategies

February 23, 2021

9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

ONLINE WORKSHOP

This presentation provides a summary of national, provincial and regional data trends as they relate to Opioid hospitalizations and overdoses since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Why has the Opioid Crisis worsened since the start of the pandemic?
  • What have persons who use drugs experienced as a result of service disruptions?

Adhering to public health guidelines around COVID-19 transmission can be difficult, especially when an important safety mechanism against overdose is ensuring you use with others. Along with an exploration of these issues, the presenter provides practical harm reduction-based strategies for persons who use drugs, whether using alone, using with others, or meeting with their drug supplier.

 

Special Thanks to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

 

Adult supervisors will be present along with on-site security. The Youth United's Movie Night held at the Chatham Capitol Theatre in Chatham, Ontario will feature a bag check on arrival and restricted entry and exit. 

Students must present a valid Chatham-Kent high school student card upon entry with either their ticket or receipt of purchase. Advanced tickets only and not available at the door.

To exit the theatre before 7:30am, students must present a valid Ontario Driver’s License with a G2 or higher classification and have their own transportation available at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. If this option is not available, the student’s parent or guardian will be phoned and required to pick up the student(s) from the Chatham Capitol Theatre in Chatham, Ontario.

All ticket holders must present a valid Chatham-Kent High School I.D with their ticket at the door. No refund on ticket purchase if refused entry at the door. Tickets do not guarantee entry.

No outside food or drink permitted unless notifying United Way in advance of allergy/dietary restrictions.