Parry Sound Drug Strategy

11/03/2025

📣 Save the Dates!📣

Join us at the Parry Sound Friendship Centre from November 17 to 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, for a week of engaging events for National Addictions Awareness Week.

🗣️ Each day features a different topic discussions
☕ Refreshments and food provided
🎁 Prizes available daily
✅ No registration required

Come learn, connect, and be part of the conversation!
🔗 For more info, visit www.parrysounddrugstrategy.com

AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area
CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
Rising Above Healing Ministries
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
West Parry Sound Health Centre

10/15/2025

Join us this Friday!

You’re Invited!

Join us for a Community Breakfast hosted by the Parry Sound Drug Strategy.
Enjoy a warm breakfast, good coffee, and great conversation in a welcoming and supportive space.

🗓 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 CMHA Office – 60 James St, Parry Sound

This free event is open to all — a safe and inclusive space for community members who use substances to connect, share, and feel supported.

No registration needed — just come as you are! 💚

10/07/2025

You're Invited!

Join us for a Community Breakfast hosted at the Canadian Mental Health Association at 60 James Street, Parry Sound on October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Come enjoy a warm meal and connect with others in a safe and supportive space.

🔗 Learn more: www.parrysounddrugstrategy.com

08/25/2025

Recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose/toxicity. Call 9-1-1. Use naloxone.

To learn more about opioid toxicity/overdose and naloxone, go to www.myhealthunit.ca/naloxone. Link in bio.

08/25/2025

🪻 Reminder: International Overdose Awareness Day 🪻
📍 Mary Street Centre, Parry Sound
📅 Friday, August 29, 2025
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

🕯 International Overdose Awareness Day 🕯
📍 Mary Street Centre, Parry Sound
📅 Friday, August 29, 2025
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come together to honour and support those affected and raise awareness about overdose prevention 💜

08/13/2025

The National Overdose Response Service is a province-wide, judgement-free, peer-driven service available for people to call if they are using substances alone. Someone will stay on the phone with you or your loved one while you use and will call 9-1-1 only if you overdose.

Share this resource with friends or family who might be using substances alone. Learn more: https://bit.ly/476xk1J.

08/05/2025

🕯 International Overdose Awareness Day 🕯
📍 Mary Street Centre, Parry Sound
📅 Friday, August 29, 2025
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come together to honour and support those affected and raise awareness about overdose prevention 💜

03/31/2025

📣Join us this Friday, April 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the rescheduled final event for National Addictions Awareness Week📣
Parking is free for all in attendance.
AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area
CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
Rising Above Healing Ministries
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
West Parry Sound Health Centre

The Parry Sound Drug Strategy has rescheduled the final event from National Addictions Awareness Week in November. Join us at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in the Mental Health Hub (First Floor, Lakeland entrance) on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come learn about treatment options in Parry Sound through presentations by the West Parry Sound Health Centre and CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound. Enjoy a light refreshment while connecting with local providers. Parking is free for all in attendance.

AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area
CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
Rising Above Healing Ministries
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
West Parry Sound Health Centre

03/13/2025

A list of naloxone distribution sites in Parry Sound and area can be found on our website at https://www.parrysounddrugstrategy.com/resources

Free naloxone kits are available at the Health Unit or local pharmacies. Learn more at myhealthunit.ca/naloxone.

03/04/2025

The Parry Sound Drug Strategy has rescheduled the final event from National Addictions Awareness Week in November. Join us at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in the Mental Health Hub (First Floor, Lakeland entrance) on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come learn about treatment options in Parry Sound through presentations by the West Parry Sound Health Centre and CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound. Enjoy a light refreshment while connecting with local providers. Parking is free for all in attendance.

AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area
CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
Rising Above Healing Ministries
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
West Parry Sound Health Centre

11/28/2024

❗️POSTPONED❗️
Please be aware that the event on Friday, November 29, 2024 for National Addictions Awareness Week at the West Parry Sound Health Centre has been postponed until January. More information will be shared soon.

11/26/2024

Free sharps handling and disposal kits are available at the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit this week from Nov. 25-29! Open to individuals, businesses, agencies and municipalities while supplies last.

Visit us in North Bay or Parry Sound from Nov. 25-29 for a free sharps handling and disposal kit! Kit pick-up runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this week and is open to individuals, businesses, agencies and municipalities while supplies last.

📍 345 Oak St. W, North Bay
📍 90 Bowes St, Suite 201, Parry Sound