HEALTH ALERT
WELLINGTON GUELPH DRUG STRATEGY
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Increased risk in Guelph
There is reason to believe there is an increased overdose risk associated with new supply in Guelph. Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of overdose.
Reduce your risk
- Carry Naloxone
- Never use alone
- Start low and go slow (e.g., with every new purchase, start with 1/3 of a normal dose)
- Use the Overdose Prevention Site which is supervised by health professionals at Guelph’s Community Health Centre
Get a naloxone kit
People who use drugs or their friends or family members can get a naloxone kit from:
The Overdose Prevention Site/Guelph Community Health Centre
176 Wyndham Street North
7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
160 Chancellors Way
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ARCH
Unit 110, 77 Westmount Road
Monday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sanguen
176 Wyndham Street North
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guelph Community Health Centre
176 Wyndham Street North
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Along with many pharmacies. Check this list of pharmacies that have naloxone.
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