Ready to Respond - YOUTH Pilot (September): drug poisoning training
Ready to Respond - Youth is a practical, interactive opioid poisoning awareness and response workshop designed specifically for youth in Grades 9–12.This free pilot session gives young people the opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills for recognizing and responding to a suspected opioid poisoning.Through discussion, guided learning, and hands-on practice, participants will explore:🧠 The toxic drug supply — understanding the realities of substance use and opioid poisoning in our communities💙 Recognizing an opioid poisoning — learning the signs and knowing when to act👐 Responding safely — learning what to do in an emergency and how to use naloxone🤝 Community care — exploring how we can look out for one another and respond with compassion rather than judgmentYou never know when you might be in a position to help. You don’t have to use drugs to be affected by an opioid poisoning. You may encounter someone who needs help at home, at a gathering, with a friend, or somewhere in your community. Knowing how to recognize an opioid poisoning and respond can help you act when it matters.No previous experience is required.This is our first Ready to Respond Youth pilot session, and participant feedback will be an important part of developing the program. Participants will be asked to complete a short feedback survey following the session to share what they learned, what worked well, and what could be improved.This pilot session is FREE for youth.Registration is required and spaces will be limited.Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026Location: Cornish Library, 20 West Gate ,WinnipegThis program is being developed by Nahuen Consultation with the goal of making practical, compassionate harm reduction education more accessible to young people across Winnipeg.Together, we can build safer, more prepared, and more caring communities.