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Psychoactive substances – what are often called “drugs” - are a part of our society. Most Canadians will use substances at some point in their lives, for many different reasons. Sometimes, using substances can cause harm to people’s health and to families and communities. Because many people…
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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs. We do not, however, provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
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In this section, childcare, preschool, elementary school and secondary school educators can find useful information about public health topics such as physical activity, nutrition, sexual health, oral health and more.
Healthy Schools
Teacher Resources
Ressources pour les Enseignants
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PHOTO OPTION for reporting vaccines for children 0-18: Photos of immunization (vaccine) records of children 0-18 can now be reported to TBDHU by uploading to a safe and secure TBDHU link. Visit the upload page to send us the records.
USE ICON to easily access vaccines: Register for an…
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, if you seek medical help for yourself or for someone else who has overdosed, neither of you will be charged for possessing or using drugs, nor will anyone else at the scene.
Protection from the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act…
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:…
Opioids are a family of drugs that are usually used to treat pain. Some commonly used opioids include: oxycodone (oxy), fentanyl, methadone, morphine, Percocet and heroin.
Opioids & You
About Prescription Opioids (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Opioid use can be dangerous…
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…
What We Do
To learn more about harm reduction, read the brochure.
Outreach, Harm Reduction and Related Services
Needle/syringe distribution and recovery
New inhalation (snorting and smoking) equipment
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: …
I Found a Needle - Now What?
Steps for Safe Needle Disposal
Bring a puncture-proof, PLASTIC container with a lid (sharps container, peanut butter jar or drink bottle)and place it on a flat surface.
Pick up the needle from the plunger end with the needle end facing down and away from…
The Healthy Schools Team partners with schools and school boards to promote the well-being of students, staff, and families. They use the comprehensive school health model to address healthy eating, growth and development, mental health, physical activity, safety and injury prevention,…
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Grade 7 and 8 Students - School-based Clinics
High School Students - School-based clinics
Suspensions under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) and Exemptions
Students entering school (Junior Kindergarten, new to school in Ontario, moved from a…
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Contents
September 11, 2025
RSV Vaccine Campaign – 2025-2026
Grade 7 and 8 School-Based Immunization Clinics
Rockin’ Recovery Day – September 13
Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition Events
The BIG Latch – October 7
Pregnancy…
This paper explores the literature to determine what are effective interventions and strategies during preconception and pregnancy to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies.