Prairie Harm Reduction
1516 20th Street West S7M 0Z6 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Todays excursion was a flash patrol this afternoon. It consists of 3 mobile teams giving away winter donations as well as letting people know about the warm up ...locations operating this weekend. Thankful for @station20west for their warm up that is open everyday from 9am-4pm. Also to @prairieharmreduction opening their drop in 9am- 12am (this weekend only). Shout out to the volunteers who showed up today as well! #saskatoonopg #saskatoon #yxe #indigenous #harmreduction #opg #ferda #deadly

This is Bradley. Forever 37 He was a son, a brother, uncle, father and a friend to many who loved him. Bradley loved his daughters: The two most important p...eople in my life, I love them to the moon and back were his last words posted about them from his FB page, as he shared a photo of them sitting on his knees. Bradley had a passion for hunting, fishing, hockey, soccer and baseball. He had a boundless loving heart, a charismatic smile and a presence that influenced any room. He was always there to listen, give advice or embrace you with his amazing hugs that were full of love. Bradley was a beautiful human who is loved and missed everyday. Rest High On The Mountain Bradley.

"More than 100 pages of government briefings obtained by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix show this crisis preceded the COVID-19 pandemic." https://thestarphoenix.com//saskatchewans-overdose-death-r

Those are stresses that we’re having to take home that you can’t just shut off, she said. This is a very, very hard time to be a front-line worker. https://globalnews.ca//saskatoon-organization-coronavirus/

People are dying in our city from drug overdoses, the release frankly stated. They’re not strangers; they are someone’s child, spouse, sibling, or parent. We can all play a role in preventing these needless fatal events. https://leaderpost.com//65248f38-c759-4667-b679-450c/amp/

#decriminalization https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-the-minister-of/

First responders found three men dead in three separate places in Regina Monday morning, all seemingly from fentanyl overdoses, police say. https://www.cbc.ca//regina-police-men-dead-fentanyl-overdo

Give a listen to the meaning behind our clothing line. MomsStopTheHarm Chokecherry Studios https://www.cbc.ca//15809696-mother-man-died-overdose-says

Food Bank is closed for a few days. https://www.ckom.com//covid-19-cases-close-saskatoon-food/

#yqr Woman denied housing and support at Regina's Raising Hope due to a prescribed medication. #wtf https://www.thestar.com//saskatchewan-woman-says-use-canna

Inspector Bill Spearn has been advocating a paradigm shift for much of his career. After witnessing the positive outcomes of #harmreduction and the harms fuelle...d by our current drug policies, he has become a vocal proponent of drug policy reform, which includes #SafeSupply [More Videos] www.gettingtotomorrow.ca - - - - - L’inspecteur Bill Spearn, de la Police de Vancouver, a été le champion de ce changement de paradigme pendant une grande partie de sa carrière. Après avoir été témoin des résultats positifs d’initiatives de réduction des méfaits, et du cycle sans fin d’arrestations et de réarrestations alimenté par notre politique actuelle de lutte policière contre la consommation de drogues, il est devenu un ardent défenseur d’un changement radical dans la lutte contre la drogue en ce qui concerne l’implication de la police. Il est une voix forte en faveur du changement. See more

The Sixties Scoop is talked about as a long-gone government policy but Robert Doucette says Indigenous youth in foster care are still suffering negative effects, such as a loss of language and cultural identity. http://ow.ly/nUuC50CkEvf

SERVICE UPDATE--DONATED ITEMS CLOSED (2 weeks??): We asked, and you responded, in droves! Thank you to the people of Saskatchewan from small communities like th...e Town of Langham and the Town of Hepburn, to large ones like Saskatoon. . We have what we need to get by for the next couple of weeks. Due to space limitations we need to CLOSE OUR DONATED ITEMS PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. Thank you for your patience with us as we continue to battle a covid outbreak. . Check back here for updated information. See more

Brandon Applegate, better known as Smiley, was a Chokecherry Youth Leader. He was a friend, a cousin, a son, a brother, a partner. An advocate, a volunteer, a s...tudent. Above all else, he was a loving father. Smiley led with humility and heart. He chose his words carefully and spoke with gentle conviction. He used his voice to carry the messages and concerns of his community and peers. To foster dialogue and understanding. He cared deeply and always sought to bring us together. Tonight we will hold a talking circle, keeping all of this in mind, in his honour. Our doors will open at 5PM and the circle will start at 6PM.

YWCA Prince Albert CEO Donna Brooks says her organization’s Our House shelter is looking a deficit of roughly $75,000 this year because COVID-19 has restricted its capacity, which has resulted in less revenue. https://thestarphoenix.com//de38999b-64ee-4fd9-9a08-/amp/

-Maintain your personal bubble -Wash your hands -WEAR A MASK -Listen to and follow Saskatchewan Union of Nurses -Support local businesses examples: Primal_pasta UNA pizza + wine Darkside Donuts The Night Oven Bakery Venn Coffee Roasters BOSS Plumbing Saskatoon Boryski's Butcher Block

Our regular drop-in programming has been cancelled this week to give our community time to remember, grieve and support each other. We have lost another young ...light from our world, one that shone so bright it feels like we are now wandering in darkness. I encourage everyone to come together during this time so we can illuminate a path forward to heal and honour their memory. Our doors are open to anyone impacted by this loss. Monday 5-9PM Tuesday 5-9PM Thursday 5-9PM Regular programming will resume next week, Monday, October 12.

Beautiful walk in support of the Prairie Harm Reduction #yxeaidswalk #2020

Well that escalated quickly.

AIDSWALK Saskatoon 2020 #prairieharmreduction #AIDS2020Virtual #familysupport #AIDSWALKSaskatoon2020

Thank you! Tiniki! Merci! We've raised over $65,000 for this years #yxeaidswalk Donate until midnight. OUTSaskatoon Prairie Harm Reduction

#saskatchewan addictions crisis facts: -it was here before covid -goverment continually touts past investments desipte the rapidly deteriorating situation -230 people have died from an overdose Jan-Aug -crystal meth is widely available... -Emergency responders are overloaded -There are minimal supports available. both for people living with addictions and for friends and family who have lost someone -high school students are at-risk (counterfeit pills, crystal meth, and laced cocaine) See more

Prairie Harm Reduction's Safe Consumption Site, a project that has been years in the making, opened its doors in Saskatoon today. The site will offer people the... opportunity to use illicit drugs while being supervised by a medical professional. Julia Holliday-Scott, who was a guest on the podcast last December and works at Prairie Harm Reduction, shares what the first day was like in this bonus episode of YXE Underground. You can find it on your favourite podcast app, Spotify...or listen to it right now by clicking the video!! OUTSaskatoon Saskatchewan Health Authority United Way of Saskatoon & Area Riversdale District Saskatchewan Podcast Network

Look for the helpers #yxe SCYAP Art Centre The Salvation Army in Saskatoon Camponi Housing Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre Saskatoon Police Service OUTSaskatoon Prairie Harm Reduction

First day insights from the woman in charge.

https://globalnews.ca//saskatchewan-first-supervised/amp/

**Announcement** We are looking for people who can be on our Board of Directors! They would have to commit minimum 2 years to serve on the board. Please ema...il at [email protected] your resume and cover letter with 3 references. We will also require potential members to submit a Criminal/Vulnerable sector check as well. We are seeking those who have experience in Finances, Human Resources (HR), Legal matters, and Cultural Understanding to serve as Board members. Please share away to your contacts and again to reach us @ [email protected]. Thank you! -Delano (He/Him)

Canada's only Safe Consumption Site opens today. #harmreductionsaveslives