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75 TEENAGERS DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS Where to find help continued ▪ Learn more about opioids and naloxone and how they affect the body and explore ways to reduce the influence of stigma ▪ Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to receive a free nasal naloxone kit (shipped anywhere in Canada, excluding Quebec) Register for free course at https://learn.redcross.ca/ The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation Opioid Overdose Response Training module ▪ Offers free Opioid Overdose Response Training for high schools across Canada ▪ Training teaches students about opioids, Naloxone, how to recognize and respond to a suspected opioid overdose, and how to administer nasal Naloxone spray https://actfoundation.ca/contact/ 18004659111 Health and support services in Prince Edward Island Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line ▪ Mental health and addictions phone line where calls are answered by trained professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24/7 18335536983 Addiction Services ▪ Programs available to those impacted by addiction ▪ Support is available at each stage of recovery – withdrawal, rehabilitation, living recovery and individual counselling 18882998399 Bridge the gapp mental health and addictions support ▪ Free mental health and addictions services and information available by computer, tablet or phone for youth and adults ▪ Individuals can sign up for online programs, use tools, and learn more about what is available in their region pei.bridgethegapp.ca Get naloxone ▪ Free naloxone kits for people who are at high risk for opioidrelated overdoses, their friends or family members ▪ Anyone can purchase a naloxone kit without a prescription (cost is approximately $50) at most PEI pharmacies Find a site at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information /healthandwellness/preventingopioidrelatedoverdoses

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