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  • A naloxone kit next to the City of Ottawa's logo and the words "Public Health / Santé publique"

    Naloxone Information Workshop

    North Gloucester

    Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
    45 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    An overdose is a life-threatening medical emergency. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, while waiting for 911 to arrive. Being able to recognize the signs of an overdose quickly and having a naloxone kit can save a life.

    Join Ottawa Public Health nurses for this 30-minute virtual information and training session on how to identify and respond to an overdose, including how to administer Naloxone, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. Information on how to obtain a free kit will be provided as part of this presentation.

    This is an English-only and hybrid program.  The presenter is remote and will be on-screen in the meeting room A of the North Gloucester Branch.

    A French version of this program will be offered on April 17, 2024 from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.

    Ce programme sera offert en français le 17 avril 2024 de 19 h à 19 h 45.
  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee

    Death Café

    North Gloucester

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:15pm
    120 minutes

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    At a Death Café, people gather together to discuss death. This event doesn’t have any particular objectives or themes aside from increasing everyone’s awareness of death and exploring our relationships with death, dying and grief. As we grapple with what life looks like today, having a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about difficult subjects is so important and can have a significant impact both on how we live and how we die.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés (spring 2024).
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    Caregivers Death Café

    North Gloucester

    Wednesday Jun 05, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

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    The Caregivers Death Café is for anyone who is currently, or who has ever been, in a caregiving role. Providing care to someone who is sick or facing death can often greatly impact the caregiver’s relationship with their own mortality. This Death Café gives caregivers the chance to openly talk about their feelings, thoughts, and experiences around dying, death, grief, and loss.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.