Since the province’s unexpected announcement that it will
reduce the number of clean needles available to injection drug users, the harm
reduction community has stepped up its public education work. There is now a Saskatchewan
Needle Exchange Services Support Group on Facebook, with some 500 members
and a great deal of discussion with the public, some of it heated. As well, Carmichael Outreach
is planning a community forum and tour of its facilities on Nov. 26. The
evening – titled The Truths About Needle Exchange Programs – will include presentations
by a spokesperson from the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, as well as Dr.
Garson Hunter and Dr. Marc Spooner from the University of Regina. Click on 'read more' for event details.
Here is Carmichael Outreach’s event invitation:
Come out and hear the truths about needle exchange (harm
reduction) programs. Experts in the field will be discussing research, ideas
and practices surrounding this topic. Hear from Dr. Marc Spooner (U of R), Dr.
Garson Hunter (U of R) and a spokesperson from the Vancouver Area Network of
Drugs Users. Please bring donations of food, clothing or money to donate to the
Carmichael Outreach Centre if possible.
Program
• 6:30pm—Tour & Open House
• 7:00pm—Program begins
• 8:00pm—Question period
• 8:30pm—light refreshments, letter signing, donation drop-off
All Welcome to This Community Forum
At Carmichael Outreach, hope is given a space to grow and those struggling with
addictions, poverty, health issues and overwhelming life crisis are shown that
people care and are willing to help.
Located right behind the Regina Inn at 1925 Osler Street
This event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Carmichael is most
in need of the following items:
• Non-perishable food
• Meat for clients and Carmichael Outreach staff to make soups/stews
• Baby food, formula, diapers (all sizes)
• Personal hygiene products for men and women
• Juices (and juice boxes) for children
• Powdered milk
• Sheets and blankets
• Coffee, sugar, creamer, stir sticks
• Office supplies
Comments
the needle and the damage done.. Written by donovaka on 2009-11-18 05:35:02thank you all for caring about those the Right would just as soon see disappear..
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Since the province’s unexpected announcement that it will
reduce the number of clean needles available to injection drug users, the harm
reduction community has stepped up its public education work. There is now a