Conference Vision and Objectives
The vision of this conference includes knowledge-sharing, networking and promoting best and/ or innovative practice in the field of harm reduction within the local context.
Objectives of conference organizers:
- Provide a forum for networking; locally and regionally
- Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
- Share strategies and technical information that is evidence-informed
-Encourage use of innovations locally for program development and implementation
Who Should Attend?
This conference is intended for front line workers, those working in primary care and those in management positions.
Workshops include:
-Overdose Prevention: Update on the Changing Landscape
-Housing First IS Harm Reduction
-Innovations in Addiction Medicine
-Dealing with Varying Levels of Intoxication
-Just Say KNOW
-Harm Reduction and Corrections
-Sexual Health and Harm Reduction
-and more...
Hotel Rooms
There is a block of hotel rooms on hold at the Victoria Inn at a rate of $125 + HST/ Night.
Rooms are held until September 12, 2017. Room rate cannot be guaranteed for those rooms booked after September 12.
When booking your room, please quote group block # 549189 to secure the negotiated room rate.
To make your reservation, call the Victoria Inn- 1-807-577-8481 or email frontdeskthunderbay@vicinn.com
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit with support from the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy present:
Harm Reduction 2017
Innovative Solutions
Wednesday October 4 & Thursday October 5, 2017
Embassy Room, Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
Registration Fee: $100 + HST
(includes lunch both days + all conference material)
Contact
Please direct all conference questions to
Kari Chiappetta
kcconsutling@shaw.ca or 807 621-6225