Our Four Pillar Approach
Harm Reduction
We seek to reduce substance use-related harms to individuals and communities, without discontinuing substance use itself.
Treatment
We encourage the improvement of quality of life through treatment, reduce barriers to treatment, and build community capacity to provide addiction services.
Prevention and Education
We reduce harms associated with substance use by preventing them by happening through education in early childhood and adolescence.
Justice and Enforcement
We seek to strengthen community safety by responding to criminal activity and safety issues associated with drugs.
Community Support
"Every life lost is a reminder of the urgent need for compassion, support and action in addressing this critical public health concern."
Dr. Natalie Bocking
Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for the HKPR District Health Unit
"We recognize and support those impacted by drug poisoning. This is a monumental and largely preventable health crisis and Together We Can stand with one another and act."
Tim Farquharson
Chief of Police for the Port Hope Police Service
"You are not alone, we are all in this together. On International Overdose Awareness Day we mourn the loss of loved ones to drug poisoning."
Dane Record
Member of the
HKLN Drug Strategy
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