Substance Use and the Trades Project
HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE TRADES AND USED DRUGS?
We Would Like to Hear from You!
SafeLink Alberta is seeking people who work, or have worked, in the trades or construction field and have used drugs (prescription or illicit) to consult on an upcoming education project focused on Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Trades.
All consultations will remain confidential, and honoraria will be provided.
Want to get involved? Fill out the contact form and the Education Team at SafeLink Alberta will be in touch with you shortly.
Looking for another way to get ahold of us? You can email us at kevin.dey@safelinkalberta.ca.
Need harm reduction supplies? Would you like access to naloxone?
Send us an email at info@safelinkalberta.ca or give us a call at (403) 508-2500 and we will be happy to connect you with what you need.
STORIES
Tides of Change Community Action Team
BUILDING HOPE: SUBSTANCE USE IN THE TRADES
Men account for around 3 out of 4 of overdose deaths in Canada which has become a leading cause of death across the country. Men in the trades are at particular risk of experiencing substance use-related harms, including overdose. Several factors contribute to these trends, including chronic pain, toxic masculinity, and stigma, which can contribute to men being less likely to speak openly about their substance use and mental health.
Building Hope: Substance Use in the Trades is a film where four men with experience in the construction industry and trades, as well as their own experiences with substance use speak to their fellow tradespeople about how to stay safer in the overdose era.
The intent of this film is to raise awareness of the opioid overdose/toxic drug poisoning crisis, reduce the stigma toward people who use substances, and promote help-seeking among men in the trades and construction. Ultimately, our intention is to save lives. Supervisors, employers, and industry leaders are invited to consider showing this video at safety meetings or providing other opportunities for it to be viewed by employees.
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RESOURCES
NORS is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non-judgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs.
Call (Canada only): 1-888-688-NORS(6677)