PEER SIX Ally Centre's Safe Consumption/Overdose Prevention Site

02/04/2026

New Drug Alert..Crack Co***ne in the Halifax area. The side effects are horrible including spasms, nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness. Be safe!

Unverified , Feb. 4, 2026: Crack co***ne in Halifax causing spasms, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness

We have received a report from a community source regarding crack co***ne, described as crack rocks, causing spasms, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of consciousness in Halifax this past weekend, Jan. 31 - Feb. 1.

How to Stay Safe: Let someone know, start low, and go slow.

✔ Do NOT use drugs alone – Use with someone you trust or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS. They will stay on the phone with you while you use, so they can get you help if needed.

✔ Start with a very small amount – These drugs are stronger than what people may expect or may be used to.

✔ Have naloxone ready – Naloxone can help with opioid overdoses, but it will NOT work on other substances, such as benzodiazepines. Even if you're unsure what substance caused an overdose, always give naloxone—it won’t harm the person, but it may help if opioids are involved.

✔ Call 911 immediately for any overdose – Even if naloxone is used, emergency help is still needed.

✔ Expect the unexpected – Always assume street drugs may not be what you think and contain drugs different from or stronger than you expect. Pills that look like real medicine could be fake.

✔ Avoid mixing drugs – Combining opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose and death.

✔ Go to an overdose prevention site – If available in your area, these sites provide a safe space to use drugs with medical staff who can help in case of an emergency.

• ReFIX Halifax: 2151 Gottingen St. (902-209-9370)
• PeerSix Sydney: 75 Prince St. (902-567-1766)

Looking for help?

• Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868
• Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service - (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues and Thurs until 8 pm) - 1-855-922-1122
• 211 Nova Scotia - information and referrals to community and social services: Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994; Email: help@ns.211.ca

02/03/2026

Unverified , Feb. 2, 2026: Methamphetamine (Ice Pills) suspected to contain Fentanyl and possible benzodiazepine, causing sedation

We have received a report from a community source regarding methamphetamine (Ice Pills) suspected to contain fentanyl and benzodiazepines, causing sedation, in Hants County.

How to Stay Safe: Let someone know, start low, and go slow.

✔ Do NOT use drugs alone – Use with someone you trust or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS. They will stay on the phone with you while you use, so they can get you help if needed.

✔ Start with a very small amount – These drugs are stronger than what people may expect or may be used to.

✔ Have naloxone ready – Naloxone can help with opioid overdoses, but it will NOT work on other substances, such as benzodiazepines. Even if you're unsure what substance caused an overdose, always give naloxone—it won’t harm the person, but it may help if opioids are involved.

✔ Call 911 immediately for any overdose – Even if naloxone is used, emergency help is still needed.

✔ Expect the unexpected – Always assume street drugs may not be what you think and contain drugs different from or stronger than you expect. Pills that look like real medicine could be fake.

✔ Avoid mixing drugs – Combining opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose and death.

✔ Go to an overdose prevention site – If available in your area, these sites provide a safe space to use drugs with medical staff who can help in case of an emergency.

• ReFIX Halifax: 2151 Gottingen St. (902-209-9370)
• PeerSix Sydney: 75 Prince St. (902-567-1766)

Looking for help?

• Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868
• Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service - (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues and Thurs until 8 pm) - 1-855-922-1122
• 211 Nova Scotia - information and referrals to community and social services: Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994; Email: help@ns.211.ca

02/02/2026

Sorry folks, but due to the extreme weather, the Ally Centre and all it's programs at 75 Prince Street and the mobile will not be operating today. If you are in need of safe supplies, please check with your nearest pharmacy to access our free brown bag program. Stay safe!

01/28/2026

From our friends at Avenue B in Moncton!

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This video is our harm reduction–focused cover of “Save Me” by Jelly Roll, with rewritten lyrics that walk through the life-saving steps of responding to an ...

01/26/2026

Always carry Naloxone!

When we’re cold, our bodies slow down: heart rate, breathing, and blood circulation all drop. That means drugs — especially depressants like opioids (oxycodone, morphine) or benzos (Va**um, Xanax, Ativan) — can feel stronger, hit faster, or last longer than expected. The risk goes up even more if someone is using alone or outside. If you found yourself in trouble out in the cold, would someone find you?

A few ways to stay safer this winter season:

• Start low and go slow.
• Use a small amount to see how it goes.
• Avoid using alone (or call NORS: 1-888-688-6677).
• Keep naloxone warm and accessible — it can freeze.
• Make a safety plan with a friend if you’re using outdoors or in an isolated spot.

Helpful Links:

• Learn more about harm reduction - www.nshealth.ca/harm-reduction
• Learn about our Take Home Naloxone Program - Take Home Naloxone Program
• Learn about Canada’s virtual safe consumption program, National Overdose Response Service (NORS) - https://www.nors.ca (or call 1-888-688-6677 when you’re using alone).

Find more great winter health and safety tips from Public Health: www.nshealth.ca/winter-health-and-safety.

12/18/2025

The staff were busy today making the centre festive and beautiful for our client's annual Christmas party.! 1 to 4 tomorrow! Food, surprises, some holiday tunes and great conversations and plenty of smiles!

12/16/2025

Cape Breton Percocet Alert

Unverified , December 15, 2025: Percocet 5mg (Oxycodone and acetaminophen) and extreme sedation

We have received a report from a community source regarding Percocet 5mg (Oxycodone and acetaminophen) and extreme sedation in Cape Breton. The drug is a round, white pill with the letters TEC engraved on it, identical to prescribed generic Percocet, and is indistinguishable from the other pills purchased - where some pills were the right strength and some were extremely strong. Pills have been widely distributed across the province. Observed reaction of the drug used was extreme sedation, suspected high-potency opioid like fentanyl.

How to Stay Safe: Let someone know, start low, and go slow.

✔ Do NOT use drugs alone – Use with someone you trust or call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-NORS. They will stay on the phone with you while you use, so they can get you help if needed.

✔ Start with a very small amount – These drugs are stronger than what people may expect or may be used to.

✔ Have naloxone ready – Naloxone can help with opioid overdoses, but it will NOT work on other substances, such as benzodiazepines. Even if you're unsure what substance caused an overdose, always give naloxone—it won’t harm the person, but it may help if opioids are involved.

✔ Call 911 immediately for any overdose – Even if naloxone is used, emergency help is still needed.

✔ Expect the unexpected – Always assume street drugs may not be what you think and contain drugs different from or stronger than you expect. Pills that look like real medicine could be fake.

✔ Avoid mixing drugs – Combining opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose and death.

✔ Go to an overdose prevention site – If available in your area, these sites provide a safe space to use drugs with medical staff who can help in case of an emergency.

• ReFIX Halifax: 2151 Gottingen St. (902-209-9370)
• PeerSix Sydney: 75 Prince St. (902-567-1766)

Looking for help?
• Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868
• Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service - (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues and Thurs until 8 pm) - 1-855-922-1122
• 211 Nova Scotia - information and referrals to community and social services: Call 2-1-1 or 1-855-466-4994; Email: help@ns.211.ca

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Do you have any of our library books out? Please consider returning them before we go on our winter break. Also, come get some new books for the break!!!

09/13/2025

Watch for the signs and get help right away. We have lost far too many from sepsis.