Substance Use Strategy
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About the project
With the increasingly dangerous composition of street drugs, coupled with a shift in the availability of alcohol and cannabis products, a greater need for a coordinated approach to broad substance use in our region has become imperative.
In response to this, and in collaboration with community partners, Niagara Region has begun work to draft a multi-year Substance Use Strategy. The creation of this strategy falls under the mental health and addiction focus in our Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
The creation of this strategy will involve the expertise of the Niagara community. It will focus on being inclusive, realistic and person-centered.
Project timeline
May to September 2024 - completed
Established staff working groups and pillar roundtables; completed project charter
October 2024 to January 2025 - Completed
Conduct community engagement; review data and draft summary findings
February to April 2025
Draft and launch strategy
May to June 2025
Promote strategy
July 2025 to December 2026
Evaluate strategy and implement community monitoring plan