Nanaimo Public Health

03/03/2026

Reaching out for help with alcohol or drug use can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. When you call, a care team member will listen, learn what you need, and help connect you to services.

Call Access Central at 1-888-885-8824 or visit islandhealth.ca/addiction-care

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

Research shows that early connection with safe, reliable, and accessible prenatal care is linked to healthier pregnancies, births, and early parenting experiences.

Call Island Health to talk to a Public Health Nurse about how the free Right From the Start program can support you and your family during pregnancy and early childhood. Visit https://islandhealth.ca/pregnancy.

02/20/2026

Are you looking to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs? One call can connect you to services like detox, counselling, treatment programs, or medication that helps you manage withdrawal or cravings.

Call Access Central at 1-888-885-8824 or visit http://islandhealth.ca/addiction-care

02/18/2026

When it comes to safety, we're often not too honest with ourselves. In a recent survey, 27% of people believe that they are less likely than others to get hurt during everyday activities. But when we believe that injuries just won’t happen, well, that can put us at risk for a serious injury. Learn more at preventable.ca.

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02/06/2026

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for Nanaimo.
- Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.
- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO
- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677
- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

01/23/2026

Do you know a young person making a difference in harm reduction?

Applications for the 2026 Youth Harm Reduction Award are open March 1 to April 15, 2026.

Parents, caregivers, teachers, mentors, and loved ones are encouraged to support youth 19 and under who have led projects in the past year focused on reducing harms related to unregulated substances.

This award recognizes youth leadership and action in harm reduction.

Recipients will get $1,000 (total) and a framed certificate.

Learn more: islandhealth.ca/yhra