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Municipalities play an important role in reducing negative consequences of alcohol use and promoting the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol.
Research clearly links alcohol availability to alcohol-related harms and points to municipal alcohol policies as important tools to prevent and…
The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…
What We Do
Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services
Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…
The Street Outreach team provides free, confidential, non-emergency public health support to anyone who is street-involved, including people who are homeless, under-housed, and/or using substances in the City of Thunder Bay.
The Street Outreach Program is like a mobile Health Unit. Staffed by…
Imagine a community that promotes a safe and supportive environment to talk about addictions and recovery.
Recovery saves lives and builds communities. During the month of September, communities across Canada celebrate the hope and reality of recovery from addiction and shine a light on the many…
Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…
An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
You Are Not Alone
Parents Like Us is a free, community-developed handbook for caregivers of young people who are navigating substance use challenges. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or someone who cares…
In Thunder Bay District, the most common threat to air quality is wildfire smoke. The role of Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is to raise awareness and provide information about this health concern. This page has information on steps you can take to protect your health during wildfire…
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June 10, 2025
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Expiring
June 4, 2025
RESOURCE: The Ontario Hepatitis C Elimination Roadmap
WEBINAR: rom TSTin3D to TSTin4D: Enhancing Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Decisions…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
This paper explores the literature to determine what are effective interventions and strategies during preconception and pregnancy to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies.
Released in August 2017, this report includes perspectives or challenges and potential solutions to getting a safe ride home on a night out and typical alcohol consumption, as well as promising interventions to improve late night transportation. The following documents are included here for…
The 2023 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District report provides an update to previously reported data (i.e., 2018 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District; also linked above) regarding the scope of opioid use, the burden of opioid-related harms, and available opioid-related services…
COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a warning regarding the distribution of illegal street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).
A significant quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet Pills were recently…