Emergency? Call 9-1-1
Non-Emergency? Call 1 (866) 876-5423
If you or a loved one is in need of support for alcohol, drugs or other forms of addiction, please contact:
Opioids are natural or synthetic substances, such as oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl, that are used to reduce pain. These substances can be an effective part of pain management for some medically supervised patients, but if misused, they can also lead to addiction and overdose.
What is naloxone?
Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Free naloxone kits are available across York Region through participating pharmacies and community organizations, such as:
What are signs of an opioid overdose?
What to do if someone has overdosed?
For more information about how you can get help for yourself or a loved one, visit york.ca/opioids.