Where to Get Help in Neyaashiinigmiing and Grey Bruce
Harm Reduction Worker
Harmony Johnston
Email: Harmreduction@nawash.ca
If you are looking for help with addictions services, or mental health crisis services, there are a number of ways to receive help. The Harm Reduction Worker is available to help you navigate these steps and services.
We are here for you. If you don't see the right service on this page, please call the Nawash Health Centre at 519-534-0373 to get the support you need.
For ALL Medical or Physical Emergencies dial 911 immediately.
The Nawash Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group meets every Friday at the Maadookii Centre at 7:00 PM. The group is open to everyone for support with both drug and alcohol use issues.
Naloxone kits and training are always available. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Text or call the Harm Reduction and Outreach Worker at 519-375-6896 to arrange for a training session or pick-up.
For information on all local services in the Grey Bruce area, dial 211, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic can provide fast access to alcohol and substance use counselling and provide withdrawal management medications. Clinic staff are also in Neyaashiinigmiing every Wednesday at the Nawash Health Centre. For more information, call Josh Richardson, RP, RPN, at the RAAM Clinic at 519-376-3999, or email jorichardson@gbhs.on.ca.
National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, nonjudgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs. The service is available 24/7.
Canada: 1-888-688-NORS (6677)
USA (Never Use Alone): 1-800-484-3731
For more information about NORS, read this.