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Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…


Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs.
We do not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:

Call 911
Call the suicide crisis helpline at…

About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:

Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…

As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers. 
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…

Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…

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April 10, 2025


Spring Update: Covid-19 and RSV Vaccine




April 7, 2025


Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
NEW Resources: Syphilis, Sexual Health, & U=U
IPV Shortage
Measles Vaccine and Travel…

COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a warning regarding the distribution of illegal street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).

A significant quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet Pills were recently…

COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN

November 9, 2018 - The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a public safety warning regarding the distribution of Illegal Street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).

A quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet…

Purpose of this Advisory

October 12, 2022 - We have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard App) that multiple people have overdosed on Royal Blue Dope (fentanyl), reportedly a very strong substance.



 

Harm Reduction


If you use drugs, start with a smaller amount (start low, go…

Find out about past Harm Reduction Conferences in the files listed above.

TBDHU have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard App) that multiple people have been admitted to hospital due to the presence of rat poison in turquoise fentanyl being sold in the region.




If you use drugs, start with a smaller amount (start low, go slow).
Don’t use drugs alone;…