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HCA event April 11 2024: Community Wellbeing in Hintonburg: Substance use health, challenges and resources

The Hintonburg Community Association, together with Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services and Somerset West Community Health Centre, are hosting an information session on substance use in our community and resources available to ensure health and wellbeing for all.

Date:       Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time:       7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Hintonburg Community Centre/Wellington Room
1064 Wellington St W.

Topics include understanding substance use health and impacts, recognizing when people are unwell or in crisis, identifying resources available to foster health and wellness for individuals and communities, and generally raising awareness of realities of different communities in Hintonburg and surrounds and ways to foster wellbeing for all.

The session will feature presentations from Rideauwood and Somerset West CHC, as well as a Q&A period following the presentations.

Please note that the room has a maximum capacity of 100 people. Please register early to reserve your spot. Registration (click here) is recommended up until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9th.

Please note that car parking at the Hintonburg Community Centre is limited – it is advised to consider alternate modes of transportation.

Optional: the Somerset West CHC would appreciate donations of NEW articles such as: socks, underwear, clothing, bags, thin gloves for Spring, rain ponchos, toiletries, or individually packaged snacks.

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