Data, Research, and Evidence
Local Research
Report: Situational Assessment of the Four Pillar Approach to Addressing the Drug Poisoning Crisis in the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County. This report provides a situational assessment of the four pillar approach used to address the drug poisoning crisis in the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County. The four pillars are Prevention and Education, Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Community Safety. The report describes the situation through various data sources, reviews programmatic actions by organizations working within the four pillars to address the drug poisoning crisis, and identifies recommendations for action.
Infographic: Survey of People with Lived Experience of Using Drugs in our Communities This infographic was created using survey data from the Health Unit region of the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, ON, Canada.
Infographic: Trends in Opioid-Related Harms This infographic was created using data from the Health Unit region of the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, ON, Canada.
Provincial Resources
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) offers information about mental illness and addiction, including treatment and recovery. The centre also offers the Mental Illness and Addiction Index, which provides information about the signs, symptoms, definitions and other importance facts about mental illness conditions, disorders, substances, medications and therapies.
The Evidence and Exchange Network (EENet)
Easy access to evidence that can be used by service providers. Explore their library of rapid reviews, webinars, and other resources related to mental health, addictions, and substance use. EENet has supported the development of the The Opioid Resource Hub (ORH) that supports system level change in the area of opioid use and addiction.
Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN)
A collaboration between researchers and drug policy decision-makers across Ontario with the goal of responding rapidly to policymakers’ needs to provide timely, relevant and scientifically rigorous research.
Public Health Ontario provides information on health-related concerns in Ontario. Opioid-related morbidity and mortality in Ontario is provided via the Interactive Opioid Tool. Data regarding emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths by Public Health Unit or Local Health Integration Network are searchable with the tool.
META
The Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN) supports harm reduction efforts in Ontario by providing training, networking opportunities and consultations to service providers and agencies. The OHRN has delivered a number of informative webinars and recordings of past webinars can be accessed here.
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) is a network of over 220 members in Ontario working together to build a comprehensive and accessible system of addiction and mental health care. Members provide a range of community-based addiction and mental health services and supports that help Ontarians with their recovery.
National Resources
Center of Excellence of Women’s Health
Offers a series of videos and resources on Trauma, Gender, and Substance Use. The videos provide an introduction to these areas and offer examples and current resources to assist viewers in incorporating trauma-, gender-, and gender-transformative approaches into their own training, research, and practice.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness. CMHA has several public policy documents and research reports related to the opioid crisis and mental health. They also provide information on finding mental health support in your region.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides essential information on Canada’s health systems and the health of Canadians. CIHI has released reports related to opioid prescribing practices and opioid poisonings.
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction was created by Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada. The Centre provides guidance for decision makers by harnessing the power of research. Information on cannabis, opioids, alcohol, gambling and the latest trends are available via the website.
The Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)
Formerly the Centre for Addictions Research of BC – a network of individuals and groups dedicated to the study of substance use and addiction in support of community-wide efforts to promote health and reduce harm. Their research is used to inform a broad range of projects, reports, publications and initiatives aimed at providing all people in BC and beyond with access to happier, healthier lives, whether using substances or not.
The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub – a library of over 30,000 resources, which include various resources related to substance use.
CATIE strengthens Canada’s response to HIV and hepatitis C by bridging research and practice. We connect healthcare and community-based service providers with the latest science, and promote good practices for prevention and treatment programs.
Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey
Youth, Parent and Family Resources
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) is the longest ongoing school survey of adolescents in Canada, and one of the longest in the world. The OSDUHS has been conducted every two years since 1977. A total of 11,435 students in grades 7 through 12 from 52 school boards, 214 schools, and 764 classes participated in the 2017 OSDUHS, which was administered by the Institute for Social Research, York University. This report describes the past year use of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, nonmedical (NM) use of prescription drugs, and other substances of concern, and changes since 1977. Also examined are harms related to drug use, perceptions and attitudes, and exposure to drugs. All data are based on self-reports derived from anonymous questionnaires administered in classrooms between November 2016 and June 2017.
Time to Listen Youth Voices on Substance Use
A comprehensive review of publicly funded youth substance use services released by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) in B.C. The report identified several gaps in these services.
The Blunt Truth
This youth education resource provides evidence-based information on safer ways to use cannabis, for those who’ve made the choice to use, using the Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). The Blunt Truth was developed for youth, by youth, in collaboration with CAMH’s Youth Engagement Initiative and National Youth Action Council (NYAC), and the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM).
Substance Use-Related Policies and Regulations
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
Cannabis Legalization
Alcohol-related polcies
- Alcohol policy report card
Harm Reduction
A Place Called Home
Assists with shelter, support, outreach, and Youth Trustee Program
Telephone: (705) 328-0905
Toll Free: (866) 520-2689
http://www.apch.ca/
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
Breaking the cycle of family violence by providing immediate shelter, counselling and prevention services throughout Northumberland County.
Get help 24/7 by calling 905.372.0746 or 1.800.263.3757
http://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca/
Anishnaabe Kwewag
Provides a safe, supportive, temporary shelter for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women and their children (16 years and under) who are seeking refuge from abuse.
Located on Alderville First Nation.
24 Hour Crisis Lines
Local: 905-352-3708
Toll Free: 1-800-388-5171
http://www.akgshelter.com/
Housing Help
Telephone: 705-878-9367
Toll Free: 1-844-878-9367
https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/housing-help.aspx
Haliburton Community Housing Corporation
Provides permanent, affordable, quality accommodation to individuals in the community, and encourages a partnership role for the residents and to provide housing for special needs individuals.
Funding for both operating and rent subsidies is provided by ratepayers of Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes through the Service Manager (City of Kawartha Lakes).
Phone: 705-457-9119; 705-457-3973
https://haliburtonhousing.com/
Northumberland, Housing Services
Provides information about affordable housing options in Northumberland County. Housing Services administers and funds subsidized housing (also known as Rent-Geared-to-Income or RGI assistance) for people with low to moderate incomes, seniors and/or people with special needs.
Tel: 905-372-6846
http://www.northumberlandcounty.ca/en/departments_communitysocialservices/css_housingservices.asp
Women’s Resources in Kawartha Lakes
Provides a safe 18 bed, short-term shelter for women and their children who are seeking help and safety from abuse or domestic violence. The shelter operates 24 hours, 7 days a week including a crisis support line. Individual and group support is provided to all women while at the shelter and children’s counsellors offer recreational programs and support. Safety, security and confidentiality of all women at the shelter
24-hour support line
https://womensresources.ca/amys/
Treatment & Substitution Therapies
The Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge
Provides a variety of prevention and education programs and services including harm reduction supplies, testing for
1-866-888-4577
http://www.hkpr.on.ca/
Culturally-Specific Resources
Alderville First Nation
Offers mental health and substance use supports for their community members.
905-352-2011
http://alderville.ca/
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwag Services Circle (NASC)
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families who have been abused, are being abused, or are at risk of being abused. Healing work is conducted through the use of traditional
NASC provides services to the following geographic areas of this great and sacred Turtle Island:
Main Line: 705-741-0900
Toll Free: 1-800-663-2696
http://www.niijki.com/
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Offers a Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions program in Alderville First Nation. The program provides culturally appropriate support services to children, youth (up to age 24) and their families experiencing mental health and addictions difficulties.
The Native Youth Justice program services First Nation/Indigenous youth between the ages of 12 – 17 who are in conflict with the law, using culturally-based healing supports to help youths reach rehabilitation and reintegration.
https://www.binnoojiiyag.ca/
The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Offers a Court Worker Program offered to people living in the HKPR region. The goal of the Court Worker Program is to assist in reducing the over representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system, by assisting Aboriginal individuals to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The program can assist adults and youth charged with a criminal offense; separating couples; and parents involved in child welfare matters.
https://www.nogofc.ca/services/court-worker-program/
Cultural Competency training opportunities in HKPR:
- The Safe Guards Training Program offers training locally on topics related to intergenerational trauma, as well as custom, in-service training with agencies
safeguards-training.net/Training/ - Trainings are also offered to HKPR service providers through the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre in Peterborough
- The Ontario Indigenous Cultural Safety Program is offered Ontario-wide and administered by the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre
http://soahac.on.ca/ICS-training/ - Training is also offered through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres http://www.ofifc.org