Toronto Drop-In NetworkEvents - Call to expand distribution of naloxone (August 31, 2017)

Toronto Public Health through The Works has received approval from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to expand distribution of naloxone to organizations including:

• Community Health Centres (including Aboriginal Health Access Centres)
• AIDS Service Organizations
• Outreach organizations
• Shelters; and;
• Withdrawal management programs

This will mean that these programs and agencies will be able to obtain naloxone through The Works for distribution to their clients who are at risk of opioid overdose. 

We have organized 2 webinars to provide more details about the criteria and process for your organization to get started.  This webinar is directed at management of agencies and programs.

To join:

Webinar 1:

When:  September 12, 2017

Time:  10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT

To join the meeting: https://ali.health.gov.on.ca/naloxone_distribution-sept_12/

For Audio

Toll-free 1-855-331-8822

Telephone number: 416-933-3851

Conference ID: 9373210

Webinar 2:

When:  September 13, 2017

Time:   2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT

To join the meeting: https://ali.health.gov.on.ca/naloxone_distribution-sept_13/

For Audio

Toll-free 1-855-331-8822

Telephone number: 416-933-3851

Conference ID: 9373210

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ADOBE CONNECT

To ensure you are able to enter the webinar, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please do the following with the computer you will be using for the event:

1. Add the following add-in (available here):

• Download latest Adobe Connect 9 Meeting Add-in for Windows (version 11.9.980.387, ZIP format, posted on August 9th, 2017)
• Download latest Adobe Connect 9 Meeting Add-in for Mac (version 11.9.980.387, ZIP format, posted on August 9th, 2017)

1. Test your connection at least 24 hours before the meeting:

https://ali.health.gov.on.ca/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a Quick overview of Adobe Connect: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html