SDC Statement on Planned Closure of CTS Sites

Media Release Graphic re: Closure of CTS Sites (Aug 2024)SDC is deeply concerned about the provincial government's decision to close 10 Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites in Ontario, including the CTS located at Sanguen Health Centre in downtown Kitchener. The decision is anti-science, anti-evidence, and yet another way to limit the healthcare options available to Ontarians. We stand in solidarity with all those who are asking Premier Ford and Health Minister Jones to keep CTS sites open across Ontario.

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How You Can Help

We encourage everyone in our networks to support grassroots organizers at a peaceful rally this Wednesday, August 28 - let’s bring greater awareness and urgency to the need for an adequately resourced, evidence-based emergency drug strategy in Waterloo Region. This rally for change is being organized by the Waterloo Region Drug Action Team, an unfunded, volunteer-driven team of Waterloo Region residents with interest, experience, and expertise in resolving a wide range of drug-related issues. See the flyer below for more details.

Overdose Action Day Rally for Change (Aug 2024, Drug Action Team WR)

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