In the Guelph area, there are reports of increased numbers of overdose, including one death:
- One death in the City of Guelph, related to fentanyl
- Increased number of overdoses in the Guelph Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site
- Increases in overdoses also seen in Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge
- Local sources indicate very potent, red fentanyl is circulating in our community
- When possible, make sure to use in a safe area with people you can trust and use the information below to reduce your risk of overdose
Reduce your risk of overdose
- Carry naloxone
- Never use alone*
- Start low and go slow (e.g., with any new purchase, start with 1/3 of a normal dose)
- Use the Consumption and Treatment Services Site (CTS) supervised by health professionals at Guelph’s Community Health Centre
www.wdgpublichealth.ca/harmreduction
*It’s important to maintain 2 metres distance to protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phone a friend or call the Overdose Prevention Line (1-888-853-8542) to make sure someone is available to check up on you.