Edmonton, AB Overdose Prevention & Response Team pilot takes proactive approach to drug overdoses

Edmonton, AB Overdose Prevention & Response Team Pilot

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City officials developed the four-month pilot with Boyle Street Community Services and the Downtown Business Association. OPRTs comprised of medical and outreach professionals patrol the Edmonton Pedway. Team members provide first aid to people struggling with drug use along with needle collection and referrals to health services. The OPRT pilot assists downtown businesses in recognizing drug overdoses and mobilizing appropriate resources.

Business Engagement Health & Human Services Pilot / POC Community Services

Edmonton, AB

City in Alberta

Canada

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News Release - City and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program

City and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program May 31, 2022 The City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association and Boyle Street Community Services have joi

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Edmonton - City and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program

The City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association and Boyle Street Community Services have joined together to pilot a new program to help prevent and respond to drug poisonings in Edmonton.Opera. . .

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