Harm Reduction Windsor: Resources

09/06/2025

💛 Su***de Awareness Matters 💛

Su***de is preventable, but only if we notice the signs and reach out.
Some things to watch for:

Expressions of hopelessness or feeling like a burden

Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities

Sudden mood changes or risky behavior

You never know who might be silently struggling—check in, listen without judgment, and let them know they’re not alone.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:

988 Su***de & Crisis Line (call or text)

Talk Su***de Canada: 1-833-456-4566

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09/04/2025

✨ What Harm Reduction IS (and what it’s NOT) ✨

Harm reduction is about compassion, dignity, and saving lives. It’s not about judgment, barriers, or forcing people into one “right” way of living.

✅ Harm reduction is practical, evidence-based, and community-driven.
❌ Harm reduction is not enabling, shame-based, or treatment-only.

At its heart, harm reduction meets people where they’re at—because everyone deserves safety, respect, and the chance to thrive. 💜

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09/03/2025

♻️ Bruce Neighbourhood Alley Clean-Up! ♻️

Want to help keep our neighbourhood beautiful? Come join the Alley Clean-Up this Saturday, September 6th from 10AM–Noon!

📍 Meet at DWCC – 502 Wyandotte St. West
🧹 Cleaning supplies provided
🍧 Popsicles to celebrate after!
🤝 Great way to meet neighbours + give back

✅ Register here:
https://form-can.keela.co/september-6-alley-cleanup-registration
(Walk-ins welcome!)

Let’s come together to take care of our community 💚

09/03/2025

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09/02/2025

09/02/2025

I get it, syringes and foils can carry health risks, and we need to address that safely. But why are we only talking about drug paraphernalia when the truth is, our city is covered in all kinds of garbage?

In just the last two days, I’ve taken photos and videos of random trash scattered through my own neighborhood. Coffee cups, fast food bags, plastics, beer cans, broken glass — you name it.

If we’re going to have real conversations about “good neighbour” policies and safer communities, let’s be honest: litter is litter, and Windsor deserves better across the board. Let’s not let stigma decide what kind of garbage gets attention.

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09/02/2025

BC’s Detox Wait Times Plummet – Here's What Changed

Thanks to an innovative intake system pioneered by Vancouver Coastal Health, individuals seeking help for drug or alcohol addiction can now access detox services on the same day, dramatically reducing previous wait times. This streamlined process uses a single, centralized phone number to connect people directly where they need support most.

This game-changing reform—launched in late August 2025—is part of a broader shift in how addiction recovery is approached across the province. It emphasizes swift, accessible care and reflects a more compassionate, evidence-based strategy.

Courtesy of CTV News BC
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09/02/2025

🌱 September is Recovery Month 🌱
Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not always linear, and it doesn’t always mean complete abstinence. Every journey is different, and every step forward matters. 💛

Whether you’re in early recovery, long-term recovery, or supporting someone on their journey, today we honor all paths and all efforts.

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09/02/2025

🌿 is Su***de Awareness Month 🌿

This month is about raising awareness, breaking stigma, and spreading hope. Su***de affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, but support and understanding can make a real difference. 💛

Take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you. It’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to ask for help. You are not alone.

📞 Resources (Canada):

Talk Su***de Canada: 1-833-456-4566

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Let’s make this month a time for compassion, connection, and hope. 💫

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09/01/2025

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, the group, Moms Stop The Harm, gathered at the site of the billboard.

09/01/2025

Quick action and naloxone can prevent an opioid overdose death. On International Overdose Awareness Day, the City of Phoenix wants to remind you we offer free kits for community members.

These kits can be picked up at no cost from all 17 Phoenix Public Library locations and the Bookmobile. Just walk in, look for our signage, take a kit, and go! No questions asked.

Learn more at phoenix.gov/health.