Would you know what to do if you encountered someone experiencing a toxic drug poisoning?
Join the Downtown Residents Association for a free workshop that could help you save a life. We will talk about some of the misconceptions related to the toxic overdose crisis and stigma surrounding the issue. Our instructor will then go over the steps involved in administering Naloxone and participants will have a chance to practice.
Monday, Novermber 27th - 7 to 8 pm - theDock (722 Cormorant Street, 1st Floor)
Register for the training here.
** Please avoid wearing perfume, cologne or other scented products. **
Accessibility details: The workshop will take place at theDock, which is on the 1st floor of 722 Cormorant Street. The 1st floor is at street level and the theDock has even floors throughout and a wheelchair accessible washroom, which is also gender-inclusive. There is on-street parking available on Cormorant Street, directly in front of the building. Additional parking is available in the Centennial Square Parkade (645 Fisgard Street). Bus tickets will be available for those who face financial barriers to attending. If you have questions about accessibility at the event, please email engage@victoriadra.ca.
We encourage those who are able to walk, cycle or take public transit to the event. The closest bus stops are on the west side of Douglas at Cormorant, on the east side of Douglas just south of Pandora, and on the north side of Pandora just west of Blanshard.
