Learn about events happening at King Campus for National Addictions Awareness Week | MyNews | Seneca Students

Students from Seneca Polytechnic’s Seneca's Mental Health Intervention (MHI) program, in collaboration with CAYR Community Connections, are raising awareness about harm reduction strategies during National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) this week.

On Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. stop by the King Campus cafeteria to discover valuable information and resources from community service providers in York Region. Learn about support services for mental health, substance use and community wellness. Access resources on harm reduction, addiction services and mental health support. Network with peers and professionals, and get trained on naloxone use for overdose response.

On Thursday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Seneca Community is invited to attend a free virtual seminar highlighting public health practitioners and individuals with lived experience of substance use. Attendees can engage in open dialogue and Q&A sessions to deepen understanding of harm reduction strategies and learn how to combat the stigma surrounding substance use. Register to attend this event.

Participating partners include Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO), CAYR Community Connections, John Howard Society, Krasman Centre and York Support Services Network (YSSN).

Don't miss these opportunity to connect, learn and make a difference in the community.