Heart 2 Heart First Aid CPR Training

03/03/2024

🕊️ Remembering Natalie 🕊️ | Five years ago today, Natalie, a close friend, tragically passed away from opioid poisoning, just steps from Heart2Heart CPR headquarters. We've since dedicated ourselves to educating our community and distributing naloxone kits, tackling the drug crisis through meaningful action and compassion. 🚑💔

In a moving video, we reflect on Natalie’s impact and our efforts, highlighted by a visit from our MP and Federal Minister Hon. Marci Ien, last year on the anniversary of Natalie's passing. I felt a deep need to bring her to the exact place where Natalie’s life ended. This was a time for deep reflection and the critical need for action.

Though I wish I could have helped Natalie, her story propels us to prevent further tragedies. Let's remind those struggling with substance use that they're not alone and to seek help. Support services through the National Overdose Response Service (1-888-688-NORS) and monitoring apps like Brave and Lifeguard can help save lives.

With over 42,000 Canadians lost to the toxic drug supply since 2016, let's honour their memory by fostering an environment where everyone feels supported to speak out and seek help. Stigma, shame and silence kills.

03/02/2024

❗The Heart & Stroke 2024 Cardiac Arrest Report unveils urgent and startling insights that demand our attention. With 25 years of dedication to life-saving education, we are compelled to highlight these critical findings to you.

💔 Canada faces about 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually, with a mere 10% survival rate (1 in 10).

🚼 Almost half of these cases involve people younger than 65!

⌛ Survival rates decrease significantly with each passing minute without CPR or AED intervention.

🧠 Brain damage begins after 5 minutes without oxygen.

🚑 The rate of bystanders performing CPR in emergencies varies significantly, from 42% to 72%. However, public use of AEDs is notably low at just 13%, underscoring the critical need for greater accessibility to AEDs.

🏠 A substantial number of cardiac arrests occur at home, suggesting the importance of having AEDs readily available in both public and private settings.

👀 Very few Canadians, only 4%, know that a sudden collapse can often be caused by a cardiac arrest.

🤔 Also, 1 in 3 Canadians do not know the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack, and many don't realize that cardiac arrests outside the hospital are mostly fatal.

🔍 I urge you to explore the full Heart & Stroke 2024 report here: https://issuu.com/heartandstroke/docs/cardiac_arrest_report_feb_2024?fr=sYWQ2NjY0NDEzNjI

🏠 These findings represent not just statistics but a significant call to action and a sobering reality check. Getting trained and acquiring an AED for your home could be the most valuable investment you ever make.

Reach out to us to learn more about CPR training and/or acquiring an AED. We're here to help.

register@heart2heartcpr.com / 1-866-260-2790 (toll-free) / 416-960-5319

Get trained & certified with our CPR / First Aid courses. We are a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED, Basic Life Support, and First Aid Instructor Courses.

19/01/2024

🕊️ As the CEO of Heart to Heart, I want to share an experience that goes beyond just recounting a personal encounter; it's to ignite a conversation about compassion and the realities of homelessness. Today, on one of the coldest days of the year, I came across a scene that deeply affected me. As I walked, I noticed a person experiencing homelessness, sheltered inside a cardboard box on the sidewalk. Concerned, I approached him to ask if he was okay. His first response was a humble request for food. I gave him some money, but the conversation that followed truly broke my heart.

He shared with me, 'Shelters are full.' The desperation in his voice was striking. He believed he had no other option but to stay outside in that flimsy box, lacking adequate clothing and blankets.

This encounter, echoing with helplessness, took me back to 2016. That year, I had finally found my best friend of 18 years in Halifax, suffering from housing insecurity. Bringing him back to Toronto, I saw the severe, deep, and black frostbite covering most of his face. Tragically, he passed away eight months later due to other health issues.

Seeing this man today, I saw reflections of my best friend. It was a stark reminder that we are all flesh and blood, equal in so many fundamental ways.

I've decided to take action. Right now, I am returning to offer him a warm place for the night. Sharing this experience is my way of urging us all to recognize these situations as calls to action. After all, we must look out for each other, because in the end, our humanity is what truly defines us.

We are one of the top Red Cross First Aid CPR Training Partner's in Canada offering certification courses across Canada for 23 years.

12/01/2024

Heart2Heart is at the forefront of opioid poisoning response and naloxone workplace training. Our FREE 1-hour program is tailored for compliance and practical emergency response. Our expert-developed learning resources, including student manuals, slide presentations, informational guides, and certificates of completion, adhere to Ontario's OHSA standards.

In alignment with the 'Nothing About Us, Without Us' principle, our program is reviewed and supported by the Ontario Network of People Who Use Drugs (ONPUD), community harm reduction experts, and individuals with lived/living experience. This ensures our program not only meets compliance standards but also embodies a practical, real-world approach to harm reduction.

Embrace our limited-time, Ontario-funded opportunity for free compliance training and naloxone kits, and become adept at managing critical situations effectively.

Discover more and register today! Select from virtual instructor-led or in-person training options at https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/. 🚑🛡️

French Version Available: Ontario Workplace Naloxone Program In an unprecedented move to combat the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has introduced a groundbreaking and one-of-a-kind workplace regulation. Starting June 1,....

24/12/2023

🚨 Attention Ontario Workplaces! 🚨New Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA)regulations are here for high-risk workplaces with substance use risks among workers!

Heart2Heart CPR is a selected provider for the Ministry of Labour's Workplace Naloxone Program (WNP), and for a very limited time, we're pleased to offer:

👥 FREE 1-Hour training for 2 workers/location.
🚑 FREE Nasal Naloxone Kit for each workplace.
🌟Virtual and in-person training options. See our schedule!

🔗 Register now: https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/

Hurry, don't miss this Ontario-funded chance for OHSA compliance! Avoid heavy fines - this free program ends soon!

French Version Available: Ontario Workplace Naloxone Program In an unprecedented move to combat the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has introduced a groundbreaking and one-of-a-kind workplace regulation. Starting June 1,....

22/12/2023

Happy Holidays from Heart2Heart CPR! As we look back with gratitude and look forward to 2024 – our 25th year in operation – we're filled with excitement. The office administration team featured in this picture, along with our over 20 frontline instructors, represent the dedication and spirit that have been the backbone of our service. As they join me in celebrating this festive season, we collectively wish you a Happy Holidays - from our Heart2Heart CPR family to yours! May your season be merry and bright, and the new year filled with health, happiness, and success.

21/12/2023

🚀 Exciting News: Major Milestone! 🚀We're thrilled to announce that for the next four years, Heart to Heart CPR will serve as the City of Toronto’s official first aid training vendor for shelters and drop-in centres across the GTA!

💡 Since Oct 2020, amidst COVID-19 and record-high opioid-poisoning deaths, we've not only advocated for policy reform in training standards but also revamped shelter worker training with enhanced Basic Life Support skills, including specialized overdose response, extending far beyond basic first aid.

🌍 Our initiative became a free community program at the height of the pandemic, training and equipping over 250 at-risk community members and frontline workers in advanced overdose response. We also provided everyone with a free emergency backpack filled with essentials items like 4-piece PPE, a first aid kit, and vital Bag-Valve Mask.

🌹 This program was driven by The Johnston-Brais Initiative, formed in memory of our CEO's late friends Garth Johnston and Natalie Brais, who faced battles with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and drug poisoning. Their stories and struggles have profoundly inspired our mission.

🤝This collaboration with the City of Toronto is a celebration of our dedication to creating safer, healthier communities and workplaces. Join us in marking this significant step in our journey from influencing policy reform to becoming the official first aid training provider for the City of Toronto's shelter system.🏆

03/11/2023

🚨ATTN: ONTARIO WORKPLACES - FREE 1-HOUR WORKPLACE NALOXONE COMPLIANCE TRAINING & KIT🚨

📌 The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) now requires certain workplaces to have a naloxone kit and trained personnel at all times during work hours!

🚫 Avoid heavy fines and legal consequences for non-compliance. We can help!

For more details or to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE: https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/

For a LIMITED TIME, we are offering:

✅ FREE training for 2 workers per eligible workplace location.

✅Each location receives a free nasal naloxone kit via WNP.

✅ Additional trainings beyond two (2) workers is $30/person.

🔔 FREE ONTARIO FUNDED INITIATIVE: LIMITED OFFER!

Questions?
workplacenaloxone@heart2heartCPR.com
1-866-260-2790

For more details or to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE: https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/

French Version Available: Ontario Workplace Naloxone Program In an unprecedented move to combat the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has introduced a groundbreaking and one-of-a-kind workplace regulation. Starting June 1,....

02/11/2023

🚨 ATTN: ONTARIO WORKPLACES - FREE 1-HOUR WORKPLACE NALOXONE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION & KIT - LIMITED TIME!🚨

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) now requires certain workplaces to have naloxone and trained personnel at all times.

🚫 Avoid heavy fines and legal consequences for non-compliance. We can help!

For more details or to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE: https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/

For a LIMITED TIME, we are offering:

✅ FREE 1-hour training for two (2) workers per eligible workplace location.

✅Each location also receives a free nasal naloxone kit via WNP.

✅ Additional trainings beyond two (2) workers is $30/person.

🔔 FREE ONTARIO FUNDED INITIATIVE: DON'T MISS OUT!

Questions?

workplacenaloxone@heart2heartCPR.com

1-866-260-2790

For more details or to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE: https://heart2heartcpr.com/workplacenaloxone/

French Version Available: Ontario Workplace Naloxone Program In an unprecedented move to combat the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has introduced a groundbreaking and one-of-a-kind workplace regulation. Starting June 1,....

23/09/2023

A Moment That Touched Our Hearts: Amidst the hustle of our daily lives, young Jack gave us pause. His simple, genuine act stands as a powerful reminder of our mission: teaching the art of saving lives and offering support in moments of need. It's incredible how such pure intentions can manifest so early. Celebrate with us the actions of our tiniest First Responder, Jack. 🍼🚑

Behind every young hero is an inspiration. Our seasoned Supervising Instructor, Rob Honsberger, embodies the values we cherish. It's heartwarming to see Rob's dedication mirrored in Jack, a beautiful testament to the cycle of imparting knowledge and values.

Cheers to the moments that define us!

12/09/2023

🚨 Exciting News: Heart to Heart CPR collaborates with the Canadian Red Cross' OHR program providing FREE opioid poisoning training & naloxone kits for anyone interested.

📅 Training's Open! Choose virtual training (open to all) or in-person training in Downtown Toronto (expanding soon), complete with a naloxone kit! Register now! https://heart2heartcpr.com/OHR

🌍 Focused Outreach: The classroom is our launchpad, not our boundary. We're actively reaching impacted and underserved communities with our vital training and kits.

💜 Appreciation to Hon. Marci Ien our MP and Federal Minister for supporting our mission during her Toronto Centre visit.

🌟Our Vision: A community shielded from opioid poisoning dangers, erasing stigmas and fostering understanding.

Empower yourself and your community. Enrol today and make a difference: https://heart2heartcpr.com/OHR

12/09/2023

🚨 Exciting News: Heart to Heart CPR collaborates with the Canadian Red Cross' OHR program providing FREE opioid poisoning training & naloxone kits for anyone interested.

📅 Training's Open! Choose virtual training (open to all) or in-person training in Downtown Toronto (expanding soon), complete with a naloxone kit! Register now! https://heart2heartcpr.com/OHR

🌍 Focused Outreach: The classroom is our launchpad, not our boundary. We're actively reaching impacted and underserved communities with our vital training and kits.

💜 Appreciation to Hon. Marci Ien our MP and Federal Minister for supporting our mission during her Toronto Centre visit.

🌟Our Vision: A community shielded from opioid poisoning dangers, erasing stigmas and fostering understanding.

Empower yourself and your community. Enrol today and make a difference: https://heart2heartcpr.com/OHR