Alliance Centre Alliance

04/27/2026

🐣Qu'est-ce qui se prépare pour la Semaine de la santé mentale au Centre Alliance ?

💚La Semaine de la santé mentale est une campagne nationale de sensibilisation qui a lieu chaque année au Canada afin de promouvoir la santé mentale et le bien-être. Elle encourage les gens à en apprendre davantage sur la santé mentale, à réduire la stigmatisation et à se soutenir les uns les autres. Cette semaine est une occasion d’amorcer des conversations, de favoriser la compréhension et de se rappeler que la santé mentale est importante pour tous

🌱Cette semaine de la santé mentale, nous faisons éclore des poussins pour symboliser la croissance, les soins et les nouveaux départs. Tout comme ces poussins, la santé mentale a besoin de temps, de soins et d’un environnement favorable pour grandir.

🐥Ne manquez pas les poussins au Centre Alliance de la HGNO du 4 au 10 mai 2026 !

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🐣What’s hatching for Mental Health Week at the Alliance Centre?

💚Mental Health Week is a national awareness campaign that takes place each year in Canada to promote mental health and well being. It encourages people to learn more about mental health, reduce stigma, and
support one another. This week is an opportunity to start conversations, build understanding, and remind ourselves that mental health matters for everyone.

🌱This Mental Health Week, we are incubating and hatching baby chicks as a symbol of growth, care, and new beginnings! Just like these chicks, mental health takes time, care, and the right environment to grow.

🐥Keep an eye out for baby chicks at the WNGH Alliance Centre from May 4th to 10th, 2026!

04/27/2026

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04/14/2026

⚠️ Drug warning: April 7, 2026

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.

Read more: https://www.phsd.ca/drug-warning-april-7-2026/



The cause of the increase is unknown. This serves as an important reminder that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, medetomidine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. If you use drugs, take steps to reduce your risk. Share this information to help save lives.

ℹ️ Key information
Community partners have reported:
• an increase in naloxone distribution
• an increase in emergency medical services (EMS) calls for suspected drug poisonings
• an increase in adverse reactions such as heavy nods (sedation)
• more complex drug poisonings that do not respond to naloxone

There have also been reports of two new substances circulating in Ontario’s drug supply: nefopam (a non-opioid pain reliever) and etodezitramide (a synthetic opioid, related to cyclorphine).

Due to concerns about benzodiazepines (benzos) and tranquilizers (xylazine and medetomidine), take steps to support someone who is sedated.

• Move the person to a safe place, ideally somewhere warm and dry.
• Stay with them and keep an eye on them.
• Check that limbs are not restricted.
• If they are having trouble breathing or if they are not breathing, give rescue breaths.

ℹ️ How to prevent poisonings
A poisoning occurs when a person uses a substance, and their body cannot handle its effects. A person can pass out, stop breathing, or experience a seizure. Poisonings can be fatal or non-fatal.

• Avoid using drugs when you are alone.
• Have a trusted person nearby or use a virtual safe consumption service like the National Overdose Response Service at 1.888.688.6677. This service provides 24/7 confidential and non-judgmental support, whenever and wherever you use drugs.
• Carry a naloxone kit. It can help reverse an opioid poisoning. Know how to use it (PDF).
• Pick up a free naloxone kit at The Point, Réseau ACCESS Network, or ask your local hospital or pharmacy. Visit ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free.
• Start with a lower dose and go slow.
• Avoid mixing substances. This includes alcohol, prescription, over-the-counter, and street drugs.

ℹ️ How to respond to poisonings
• Call 911. Stay with the person. Monitor their breathing until help arrives.
• GIVE NALOXONE. It won’t cause harm if opioids are not involved. The person may not wake up right away due to sedation. More doses may be needed.
• If the person is unconscious, place them in the recovery position.

ℹ️ How to recognize poisonings
Different substances affect the body in different ways. Depending on the type of substance consumed, symptoms of a poisoning may look different.

Opioid poisoning symptoms:
• bluish, purple, or greyish skin, lips, or nails (depending on skin tone)
• dizziness, confusion, or inability to stay awake
• choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
• slow, weak, or no breathing

Benzodiazepines (benzos) poisoning symptoms
Poisoning due to benzodiazepines may last for hours and may include:
• extreme sleepiness or passing out
• poor balance or movement control
• slurred speech
• blackouts and memory loss

Share this warning to help raise awareness and reduce the risk of drug poisonings. https://www.phsd.ca/drug-warning-april-7-2026/

04/07/2026

The Alliance Centre provides Naloxone Kits and drug testing strips free of charge.
Nous offrons des kits de Naloxone ainsi que des kits de dépistage de drogue sans frais.

03/25/2026

⚠️ Drug warning: March 18, 2026

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in Sudbury and districts.

Read more: https://www.phsd.ca/drug-warning-march-18-2026/



The cause of the increase is unknown. This serves as an important reminder that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, medetomidine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. If you use drugs, take steps to reduce your risk. Share this information to help save lives.

ℹ️ Key information
In the last five days, community services have reported more complex drug poisonings involving substances that do not respond to naloxone.

Heavy snow and poor road conditions can leave people isolated and delay emergency response. If you’re using drugs, don’t use alone. Use with someone you trust, check in with a friend, or use a service like the National Overdose Response Service.

Due to concerns about benzodiazepines (benzos) and tranquilizers (xylazine and medetomidine), take steps to support someone who is sedated.

• Move the person to a safe place, ideally somewhere warm and dry.
• Stay with them and keep an eye on them.
• Check that limbs are not restricted.
• If they are having trouble breathing or if they are not breathing, give rescue breaths.

ℹ️ How to prevent poisonings
A poisoning occurs when a person uses a substance, and their body cannot handle its effects. A person can pass out, stop breathing, or experience a seizure. Poisonings can be fatal or non-fatal.
• Carry a naloxone kit. It can help reverse an opioid poisoning. Know how to use it (PDF).
• Pick up a free naloxone kit at The Point, Réseau ACCESS Network, or ask your local hospital or pharmacy. Visit ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free.
• Avoid mixing substances. This includes alcohol, prescription, over-the-counter, and street drugs.
• Start with a lower dose and go slow.
• Avoid using drugs when you are alone.
• Have a trusted person nearby or use a virtual safe consumption service like the National Overdose Response Service at 1.888.688.6677. This service provides 24/7 confidential and non-judgmental support, whenever and wherever you use drugs.

ℹ️How to respond to poisonings
• Call 911. Stay with the person. Monitor their breathing until help arrives.
• GIVE NALOXONE. It won’t cause harm if opioids are not involved. The person may not wake up right away due to sedation. More doses may be needed.
• If the person is unconscious, place them in the recovery position.

ℹ️How to recognize poisonings
Different substances affect the body in different ways, so the symptoms of a drug poisoning can vary. Because the drug supply is unpredictable and often contains a mix of substances, drug poisonings may not look like the usual or expected symptoms.

ℹ️Opioid poisoning symptoms:
• bluish, purple, or greyish skin, lips, or nails (depending on skin tone)
• dizziness, confusion, or inability to stay awake
• choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
• slow, weak, or no breathing

ℹ️Benzodiazepines (benzos) poisoning symptoms
Poisoning due to benzodiazepines may last for hours and may include:
• extreme sleepiness or passing out
• poor balance or movement control
• slurred speech
• blackouts and memory loss

Share this warning to help raise awareness and reduce the risk of drug poisonings. http://phsd.ca/drug-warning-march-18-2026/

02/18/2026

Open to the community!
Contact the Family Health Team at 705-753-5775.