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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…

Records needed: TBDHU needs a copy of the vaccine records of all students entering school including those: 

starting Junior Kindergarten (JK)
previously homeschooled
who have moved from a home community
new to Ontario; moved from another province or country  …

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,…

Cooking with Kids is a hands-on classroom cooking program, developed by our team of Public Health Dietitians and Nurses. It is designed for students around the grade 5 level, as this is the age where they often start spending time home by themselves after school, and they have the strength,…

  
   
 
Getting Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is natural but it can take a little time for breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and babies to learn. Pregnancy is a great time to get information and talk to health care providers and others who know…

Join our Lactation Drop-In Support Group, a welcoming space for anyone preparing to breastfeed or chestfeed, as well as those currently nursing a child of any age. This group provides peer support and access to evidence-based information to help you navigate your feeding journey. Whether you're a…

This page contains a curated list of both local and provincial/federal resources, as well as information on a local working group that provides a network for professionals and other interested parties. This list was updated on April 4, 2024.
Upcoming trainings and workshops, suggested by SAGE…

Procedural By-law (PDF)

BH-02-01 Orientation Policy (PDF)

BH-02-01 Orientation Procedure (PDF)

BH-02-02 Compensation Strategy (PDF)

BH-02-03 Continuing Education Policy (PDF)

BH-02-03 Continuing Education Procedure (PDF)

BH-02-04 Remuneration and Expense…

Quick links:

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…

Download the BodyWise Operator Education Package (PDF):



 

Background


Compliance inspections required by law: Public health inspectors conduct compliance inspections at all personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law;…

Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…

Dedicated web pages for each vaccine: For more information on each vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, visit the dedicated web pages listed below. Information for 2025/2026 will be updated on this page as it becomes available.

COVID-19
Flu
RSV (protection for infants and expanded…