Report
by
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Release Date
2024
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
Summarizes the Timmins Summit, held in partnership with the City of Timmins. A wide-ranging group of municipal leaders, healthcare professionals, policy makers and community advocates gathered to offer evidence-based guidance and direction on Canada’s growing substance use crisis in small cities. Participants discussed key themes and challenges, unique vulnerabilities of certain groups and regions, the role of government, and how to move forward.
Findings/Key points
Key themes and challenges include:
- Lack of Local Resources
- Burnout and Service Provider Shortages
- Stigma and Public Perception
- Housing Crisis and Public Drug Use
- Fragmented Care
- Diverse Regional Challenges
Keywords
Barriers and enablers
Housing
Illegal drugs
Legal system/law enforcement
Overdose
Policy/Regulatory
Small/medium cities
Stigma
Treatment/recovery
