PEER SIX Ally Centre's Safe Consumption/Overdose Prevention Site

05/07/2026

Naloxone is not “just for people who use substances"

Naloxone is for people

It’s for the college student who thought they were taking Xanax but was handed something counterfeit.

It’s for the construction worker recovering from a back injury who became dependent on pain medication after surgery.

It’s for the teenager experimenting for the first time because they wanted to fit in.

It’s for the exhausted parent who mixed medications without realizing the danger.

It’s for the veteran trying to quiet nightmares and emotional pain.

It’s for the grandfather who accidentally double dosed his prescriptions because memory isn’t what it used to be.

It’s for the friend at a party whose drink or substance was laced without their knowledge.

It’s for the young adult in recovery who relapsed after months or years of doing well.

It’s for the person silently struggling with trauma, grief, depression, or hopelessness.

It’s for the stranger in a grocery store parking lot
The coworker
The honor student
The athlete
The neighbor
The person someone loves

The reality is this:

Overdose does not discriminate
Addiction does not discriminate
Fentanyl does not discriminate

We need to stop viewing naloxone through a lens of judgment and start viewing it through a lens of prevention, compassion, and public safety.

Naloxone gives people a second chance

A second breath

A second opportunity for recovery, healing, and connection

So instead of asking

“Why should we carry naloxone?”

Maybe we should start asking

“Why wouldn’t we?”

Learn how to use it
Carry it
Talk about it
Normalize it

Because anyone can save a life and that life could belong to someone you love 💜

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Great information from NS Public Health

04/04/2026

Do you know about the outpatient Recovery Support Centres in the CBRM?

They are a great place for people who don't require inpatient hospital services, but are still looking for Mental Health and/or Addictions related support!

- Group Sessions
- Outpatient Withdrawal Management (healthcare staff onsite)
- 1-on-1 Support (including but not limited to substance use, gambling)

No appointment! Walk-in, phone call, virtual options available.

Sydney - Cape Breton Regional Hospital Unit 1A - buzz at the unit and tell them you are there for the Recovery Centre (Phone: 902-567-7701)

North Sydney - North Sydney Mall, walk-in or phone: 902-794-3707 or 902-794-3708

Call for more information or to undergo an initial assessment!

03/18/2026

Verified , March 17, 2026:

We have received a report regarding a recent sample that was seized by law enforcement in Halifax County and was tested (verified) at the national Drug Analysis Service laboratory. The date the sample was received is March 10. The report indicated the first detection of a substance of concern, ethylbromazolam (a benzodiazepine), i.e., this is the first time this drug has been detected in Nova Scotia’s unregulated drug supply. Co-occuring substances detected include co***ne, fluorofentanyl (a fentanyl analog), phenacetin and caffeine.

How to Stay Safe: Let someone know, start low, and go slow.

✔ Do NOT use drugs alone – Use with someone you trust or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS. They will stay on the phone with you while you use, so they can get you help if needed.

✔ Start with a very small amount – These drugs are stronger than what people may expect or may be used to.

✔ Have naloxone ready – Naloxone can help with opioid overdoses, but it will NOT work on other substances, such as benzodiazepines. Even if you're unsure what substance caused an overdose, always give naloxone—it won’t harm the person, but it may help if opioids are involved.

✔ Call 911 immediately for any overdose – Even if naloxone is used, emergency help is still needed.

✔ Expect the unexpected – Always assume street drugs may not be what you think and contain drugs different from or stronger than you expect. Pills that look like real medicine could be fake.

✔ Avoid mixing drugs – Combining opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose and death.

✔ Go to an overdose prevention site – If available in your area, these sites provide a safe space to use drugs with medical staff who can help in case of an emergency.

• ReFIX Halifax: 2151 Gottingen St. (902-209-9370)
• PeerSix Sydney: 75 Prince St. (902-567-1766)

If someone overdoses:

· Call 911 immediately – Tell them someone is unresponsive.
· Give naloxone if you have it. More than one dose may be needed if high potency opioids are involved. If there are no opioids, naloxone will be ineffective but will not cause harm – give it anyway.
· Stay with them and make sure they can breathe.
· If they stop breathing, perform CPR until help arrives.

Get Free Naloxone Kits: You can get naloxone for free at most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit https://mha.nshealth.ca/en/takehomenaloxoneprogram

Looking for help?

• Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868
• Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service - (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues and Thurs until 8 pm) - 1-855-922-1122
• 211 Nova Scotia - information and referrals to community and social services: Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994; Email: help@ns.211.ca

Nova Scotia Health is committed to building culturally safe spaces. Language not respectful of other users of the site (including harassing, aggressive, or abusive language) will be removed.

03/04/2026

We will remain closed for the day, February 4th. Sorry for any inconvenience.

03/04/2026

Sorry folks but due to the weather we are closed. We will reasses at 11:00 in the hope of opening at noon.

02/24/2026

The Ally Centre and all programs at 75 Prince will delay opening until 10:00 am while staff dig out and we can get the building clear and accessible.