Hub Staff
Community members are invited to a series of Town Halls in Grey Bruce to gain insights into approaches around drug trafficking, addiction, and harm reduction strategies. The talks will feature policing, health, and social specialists with experience in the field.
The sessions are being hosted by the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well Being Planning (CSWBP) Crime Prevention Action Table, Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy, along with various community partners, are set for next month and will offer a comprehensive look at trafficking investigations and emerging trends as well as substance use, harm reduction and a range of addictions services to support individuals and their families.
"This workshop aims to enhance awareness, foster collaboration, and strengthen community responses to the challenges associated with drug trafficking and substance use," read a joint media release from Grey and Bruce counties.
These events will be held from 6pm to 8pm in the following communities and no registration is required to attend.
Thursday, Apri 3 at the Plex, 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin
Thursday, April 10 at the Durham Community Centre, 451 Saddler Street West
Wednesday, April 16 at the Walkerton Community Centre, 290 Durham Street West in Walkerton
Wednesday, April 23 at the Sydenham Campus, 1130 8th Street East in Owen Sound
Monday, April 28 at the P&H Centre, 269 7th Avevenue in Hanover
EDITOR'S NOTE: A recent and growing trend in substance use treatment and care emphasizes the importance of a trauma-informed approach. Research suggests that substance use disorder invariably comes from trauma and stress and any approach that criminalizes use and doesn't address the underlying issues such as housing and food insecurity, abuse, poverty, systemic oppression, state violence, and mental health challenges will fail to achieve significant change as it only addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying causes.
