Millbrook First Nation Health Centre

02/25/2026

Are you thinking of quitting smoking? Come get some info today at the Health Centre from 1-2pm.

This weeks program will be put off till next week due to weather. Hope to see you next week!

02/24/2026

UPDATE: This event is now full!

Join us for a meaningful evening of drum making and community connection at our Mini Drum Workshop.
When: March 4, 2026 | 5–7 p.m.
Where: Millbrook Health Centre
Food provided | Registration required by March 3. Limited spaces available.

02/24/2026

The health centre will be closed today, February 24 due to road conditions and weather. If you have an appointment with a provider, you will receive a phone call be aware it will come up as private number thank you and stay safe. 

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

The eye clinic for this evening Monday February 23 will be postponed to Monday March 2 from 5 pm to 8 pm due to weather.

Walk and talk is also postponed tomorrow due to anticipated weather but will be extended into each Tuesday in March for nutrition month.

02/23/2026

The Health Center will be Closing at 1200 today due to up coming storm. If you have an appointment with a provider they will call you around your appointment time.. The call will come up as private number.. Stay safe...

02/23/2026

March is Nutrition Month. Join health centre staff for two sessions on healthy living. Spill the tea is a day session to share practical tips for healthy living and don’t miss our evening coffee house for wellness inspiration. Walk and talk will also be extended every Tuesday in March. Check out the below posters for dates, times, locations and details.

02/23/2026

Drug Alert #2
We are sharing our care and concern for our community members, who are at heightened risk of harms due to the unpredictability of the strength and contents of drugs in the illegal drug supply.

This report came from a community source regarding crack co***ne suspected to contain benzodiazepines

Location/community of where the drug was used: Hants County

Date and time when the drug was used: February 20, 2026

Name(s) of the drug (i.e. what was assumed to be used): Crack co***ne

Description of the drug and its packaging: NA

How the drug was used: Smoked

Observed reaction of the drug used: Sleepiness

Test-strip results (if used): Tested 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 The Millbrook Health Centre, most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit:
🔗 Take Home Naloxone
Looking for help?
National First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Mi'kmaq Crisis Line: 1-855-379-2099
Elsipogtog Help Line: 1-855-523-8260
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

02/23/2026

Drug Alert #1
We are sharing our care and concern for our community members, who are at heightened risk of harms due to the unpredictability of the strength and contents of drugs in the illegal drug supply.

This report came from a community source regarding: m**h suspected to contain fentanyl and xylazine.

Location/community of where the drug was used: Hants County

Date and time when the drug was used: February 21, 2026

Name(s) of the drug (i.e. what was assumed to be used): M**h

Description of the drug and its packaging: Please see photo below

How the drug was used: Injected and smoked

Observed reaction of the drug used: Sleepiness, sweating

Test-strip results (if used): Positive for fentanyl and xylazine
Negative 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 The Millbrook Health Centre, most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit:
🔗 Take Home Naloxone
Looking for help?
National First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Mi'kmaq Crisis Line: 1-855-379-2099
Elsipogtog Help Line: 1-855-523-8260
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

02/20/2026

We are sharing our care and concern for our community members, who are at heightened risk of harms due to the unpredictability of the strength and contents of drugs in the illegal drug supply.
This report came from a community source regarding multiple toxicities related to fentanyl.

Location/community of where the drug was used: Pictou County

Date and time when the drug was used: Feb 13-18, 2026

Name(s) of the drug (i.e. what was assumed to be used): Fentanyl

Description of the drug and its packaging: Dark blue/green chunks

How the drug was used: Smoked

Observed reaction of the drug used: Multiple toxicities were reported. Reactions included a stronger than expected reaction to fentanyl, reduced breathing and heart rate. In some cases, naloxone was required and effective.

Test-strip results (if used): Tested positive for fentanyl, xylazine, and 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 The Millbrook Health Centre, most pharmacies and harm reduction programs. To learn more, visit:
🔗 Take Home Naloxone

Looking for help?

National First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310

Mi'kmaq Crisis Line: 1-855-379-2099

Elsipogtog Help Line: 1-855-523-8260

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