Health care and medical in Red Deer, Alberta
Turning Point - Overdose Prevention
Offered by Alberta Addicts Who Educate And Advocate Responsibility (AAWEAR) - Red Deer
In short
This program focuses on overdose prevention and response by providing education and support to people who use opioids and other drugs.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who it is for
- Adults, Women, Men; Women, Men
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 5246 53 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2
- How to reach
- Contact through Alberta Addicts Who Educate And Advocate Responsibility (AAWEAR) - Red Deer: (403) 346-8858 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
This program focuses on overdose prevention and response by providing education and support to people who use opioids and other drugs. The program also includes Naloxone education and distribution as well as post reversal debriefing.
The program utilizes Registered Nurses and Outreach Workers to provide education to community groups, health professionals, the general public and any other groups who are interested. The training provided includes current drug trends, overdose prevention, identification of an overdose, overdose response including naloxone and post naloxone care.
If you would like more information or would like to book a presentation:
call Turning Point at: 403-346-8858 or
email tricia.peden@turningpoint-ca.org
If you would like to receive training and a naloxone kit please come into Turning Point during regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15am 12pm and 1pm-4:30pm.
When is it open?
Turning Point - Overdose Prevention is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 346-8858, or use the website.
- Phone
- (403) 346-8858
- Website
- https://turningpoint-ca.org/
Listed in Red Deer, Alberta.
5246 53 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2
5246 53 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2Red Deer, Alberta
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