HEALTH ALERT
WELLINGTON—DUFFERIN—GUELPH
PUBLIC HEALTH
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Overdose surge in Guelph
There has been a spike in the number of reported overdoses and other serious reactions in Guelph within the past two weeks. These are believed to be a result of fentanyl analogs.
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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