Reduce the risks of substance use: recommendations for the next Ontario government
May 10, 2022
Reduce the risks of substance use: recommendations for the next Ontario government
Ontario votes on Thursday, June 2, 2022! As an organization committed to improving health care and outcomes for people who use drugs, Casey House is sharing our insights and ideas for how the next Ontario government can reduce the risks of substance use through harm reduction.
At our hospital, we build relationships through our harm reduction approach; we work side-by-side with clients, respectfully supporting them to drive decisions regarding their own care. In our election platform, we share our recommendations for how the next government can further embed harm reduction in health care across Ontario.
Casey House's election platform
Unequivocal Compassion: Reducing the risks of substance use through thoughtful, tailored health care
For decades, harm reduction has been shown to prevent and reverse overdoses, reduce infectious disease transmission, decreases public drug use and unsafe practices, and saves costs. Harm reduction also reaches people who traditionally have not accessed health and social services, keeps them connected to care, and is more responsive to the diverse needs of Ontarians.
Casey House believes that reducing the risks of drug use through harm reduction in a judgment-free environment is an essential health service. When harm reduction is a meaningful part of health care, more people are kept alive, safe and supported.
At minimum, Casey House recommends that the next Ontario government further embed harm reduction in health care by improving access to safer injection and inhalation drug use supplies across the health care system.
Use your voice: question for candidates in your riding
In addition to voting, you have an opportunity to raise issues you care about with all candidates vying for a seat in the Ontario legislature. To help you engage with political hopefuls in your community, here is a question to ask any candidate:
What will your party do to address the accelerating overdose crisis in Ontario?
If you are a Canadian citizen, a resident of Ontario, and 18+ on election day, you have the right to vote. When you exercise this right, you help choose who represents you in government.
Are you registered to vote?
If you’re not already registered (or if you’re unsure and need to check), Use Elections Ontario’s eRegistration to confirm, update or add your voter information before May 23.
Do you know who is running in your riding?
Visit elections.on.ca and type your postal code into the Voter Information Service box for information about your riding.
Casey House is committed to improving health care and outcomes for people who use drugs by advocating for judgment-free and trauma-informed care, access to harm reduction services, and progressive drug policy that promotes the health, dignity and human rights of people who use drugs. To learn more, visit Advocacy.
May 10, 2022
Reduce the risks of substance use: recommendations for the next Ontario government
Ontario votes on Thursday, June 2, 2022! As an organization committed to improving health care and outcomes for people who use drugs, Casey House is sharing our insights and ideas for how the next Ontario government can reduce the risks of substance use through harm reduction.
At our hospital, we build relationships through our harm reduction approach; we work side-by-side with clients, respectfully supporting them to drive decisions regarding their own care. In our election platform, we share our recommendations for how the next government can further embed harm reduction in health care across Ontario.
Casey House's election platform
Unequivocal Compassion: Reducing the risks of substance use through thoughtful, tailored health care
Casey House’s platform at a glance
Use your voice: question for candidates in your riding
In addition to voting, you have an opportunity to raise issues you care about with all candidates vying for a seat in the Ontario legislature. To help you engage with political hopefuls in your community, here is a question to ask any candidate:
What will your party do to address the accelerating overdose crisis in Ontario?
If you are a Canadian citizen, a resident of Ontario, and 18+ on election day, you have the right to vote. When you exercise this right, you help choose who represents you in government.
Are you registered to vote?
If you’re not already registered (or if you’re unsure and need to check), Use Elections Ontario’s eRegistration to confirm, update or add your voter information before May 23.
Do you know who is running in your riding?
Visit elections.on.ca and type your postal code into the Voter Information Service box for information about your riding.
Learn about the many ways to vote, including accessible voting options for people with disabilities.
Casey House is committed to improving health care and outcomes for people who use drugs by advocating for judgment-free and trauma-informed care, access to harm reduction services, and progressive drug policy that promotes the health, dignity and human rights of people who use drugs. To learn more, visit Advocacy.
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