Series of overdose prevention campaigns being launched locally

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area are launching a series of overdose prevention campaigns.

It’s being done in response to recent overdoses in Nipissing and Parry Sound.

Earlier this month officials announced an increase in overdose-related deaths in the area since the start of COVID-19.

The first overdose prevention campaign focuses on three key messages:
– Recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
– Overdose Prevention Line
– Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act

Cards and stickers with more information are being distributed around the area, along with needle syringe program sites and Naloxone distribution sites.

(Photo above by station staff, photos below submitted)