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An Introduction to Party & Play (PnP)/Chemsex Training
Online learning module
This training examines the social and cultural context of Party & Play in gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) communities. T…
Source : Gay Men's Sexual Health AllianceFormat: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Harm reduction, Sexual health
Harm Reduction and Treatment Models for Women and Gender-Diverse Persons who Use Opioids
Report
This review is a rapid synthesis focussed on the range of harm reduction and treatment models intended to meet the unique needs of women and gender-d…
Source : Public Health Ontario (PHO)Format: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Population-specific resources, Treatment and harm reduction

Chemstory
Podcast
Chemstory is a podcast series created by gay, bisexual and queer men and non-binary people who share their experiences related to chemsex. "Chemsex" …
Source : QollabFormat: Audio
Published: 2023
Topics: Stories and perspectives, Sexual health, Harm reduction

Perspectives on a Public Health Approach | Findings from a National Survey & Tools for Future Work
Webinar
CPHA’s Normalizing Conversations project launched a survey in 2021 to learn how Canadian public health, public safety, and health and social service …
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2023
Topics: Implementing a public health approach to substance use

Motivational Interviewing Strategies to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence among PWUD
Video
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) may continue to be at greater risk for COVID-19 infection and complications due to soci…
Source : Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM), Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2023
Topics: COVID-19 resources, Health promotion

Opioid Toxicity and Access to Treatment among Adolescents and Young Adults in Ontario
Report
The drug toxicity crisis is a growing public health issue among adolescents and young adults. Opioid-related emergency department (ED) visits and dea…
Source : Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), Public Health Ontario (PHO)Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Treatment and harm reduction, Population-specific resources

Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool
Tool
The Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool provides public access to indicators of opioid use, opioid-related harms, and access to treatment and harm reductio…
Source : Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN)Format: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Data collection tools, Provincial/Territorial and local data

Co-Constructing a Community-Based Telemedicine Program for People With Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Implications for Future Service Delivery
Academic article
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented expansion of telemedicine, including in the delivery of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) for people with …
Source : JMIR Public Health and SurveillanceFormat: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Harm reduction, Other approaches, Substance-specific resources
Opening ourselves: An introduction to anti-oppression practices and frameworks (part 1)
Webinar
This session (part 1 of 2) introduces participants to the Coin Model of Privilege, Critical Allyship and other approaches to anti-oppressive practice…
Source : Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC)Format: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Anti-oppression, Indigenous cultural safety

Perspectives of U.S. harm reduction advocates on persuasive message strategies
Academic article
The messages used to communicate about harm reduction are critical in garnering public support for adoption of harm reduction interventions. Despite …
Source : Harm Reduction JournalFormat: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Harm reduction, Health promotion, Promotion and communication