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

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!!!

12/05/2025

We have received a report from a community source regarding Crack testing positive for benzodiazepines in Hants County.

Date drug was used: Friday, December 5, 2025
Name of drug: Crack Co***ne
How the drug was used: Oral
Test-strip results: Tested prior to use; positive for benzodiazepines

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)

🆘 If someone overdoses:

Call 911 immediately – Tell them someone is unresponsive.

Give naloxone if you have it. More than one dose may be needed if high potency opioids are involved. If there are no opioids, naloxone will be ineffective but will not cause harm – give it anyway.

Stay with them and make sure they can breathe.

If they stop breathing, perform CPR until help arrives.

Get Free Naloxone Kits:
You can get naloxone for free at most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit:
🔗 Take Home Naloxone: https://mha.nshealth.ca/en/takehomenaloxoneprogram

Know Your Rights:
Under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, you cannot be charged for drug possession if you call 911 to help someone overdosing. Do not be afraid to call for help.
🔗 Your Rights – Good Samaritan Act: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids/about-good-samaritan-drug-overdose-act.html


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

12/05/2025

12/01/2025

Super fun & q***r inclusive night out for those 19 and older!
Trans trail blazer and funny gal, Ava Val is stopping on her comedy tour in Sydney, Tuesday night at Island Folk. Hosted by local success story, Clifton Cremo, its sure to be a great night.

12/01/2025

Unverified , December 1, 2025: Heightened Risk: Several Drug Overdoses in Short Time Span, Lunenburg County.

We have received a report from a community source regarding several overdoses, possibly from Crack, responded to by EHS in 24 hours in Lunenburg County. Observed reaction of the drug used was heavy sedation, absent breath/snoring and loss of consciousness.

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)

🆘 If someone overdoses:

• Call 911 immediately – Tell them someone is unresponsive.
• Give naloxone if you have it. More than one dose may be needed if high potency opioids are involved. If there are no opioids, naloxone will be ineffective but will not cause harm – give it anyway.
• Stay with them and make sure they can breathe.
• If they stop breathing, perform CPR until help arrives.

Get Free Naloxone Kits: You can get naloxone for free at most pharmacies and harm reduction programs.

Know Your Rights: Under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, you cannot be charged for drug possession if you call 911 to help someone overdosing. Do not be afraid to call for help.

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

11/13/2025

Kind Capers! It is that time of year again when we are looking for donations of warm coats, hats, boots and gloves for both men and women. If you have any to donate please drop off at The Ally Centre, 75 Prince Street. Thanks everyone!

09/13/2025

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