Halton Equitable Drug Strategy
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MIL4113 | Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| acoll-smith@haltonadapt.org | |
| Website | www.haltondrugstrategy.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Haltondrugstrategy Twitter: www.twitter.com/haltondrugstrat |
| Primary Contact | Angus Coll-Smith, Manager; Phone: (Cell) 905-691-5326; Fax: 905-876-1978; Email: acoll-smith@haltonadapt.org |
| Email Form | www.haltondrugstrategy.ca/#!contact-and-newsletter-subscription/c1z0x |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Milton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Commercial St and Main St E |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - requires assistance for wheelchairs * 5 stairs to lower level office |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | HEDS |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A municipal drug strategy is a collaborative plan to improve the health, safety and well being of the residents of Halton by working together to reduce the harms associated with substance use. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Grants |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Visit our website for the following: *Info- related to various substances and how to support a loved one *Help- listing of local Halton programs and services related to substance use *Overdose Reports *Stories Of Addiction & Recovery (SOAR) The key purpose of the Halton Equitable Drug Strategy is to: * prevent, reduce and eliminate the stigma and harms associated with substance use * reduce fragmentation * limit duplication of services * ensure well-informed community services and activities * improve access to community services HEDS is a collaboration of people with lived experience/ family members, as well as representatives from: * Halton Region * Halton Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) * Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) * Halton Regional Police Service * Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE) * Canadian Mental Health Association * the Halton Catholic and Halton District school boards * Support and Housing Halton * there may be opportunities for professionals and community members to get involved with the creation of the drug strategy through surveys, focus groups, community forums, or working groups * contact Angus Coll-Smith for further details |
| Hours | contact for information |
| Areas Served | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | Not applicable |
| Application | Check website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Substance Use Disorder Issues |
