Prophet River First Nation News - November 2022

Important Health Dept. Reminders
Please note there have been positive cases of COVID reported in the
community. This is a reminder for all to ensure good hand-washing, wear an
appropriate mask and monitor cold-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose,
cough, and temperature).
If you have questions, need a mask, or feel you need to be tested please contact the
Health Department.
Additionally, there was a recent Toxic Drug Alert Issued for Fort St. John.
There has been an increase in overdose events in the
community of Fort St John. Reported overdoses have been
associated with a white pill that is circulating and substances
sold as Meth. Overdoses occurring when substances are
smoked and injected.
Substances move throughout our region and may present
in your community so please share this alert widely and use
with caution following the harm reduction messages below.
• Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response
training; carry naloxone
• Don’t use alone. Make a plan and tell a buddy who can call
for help if needed
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app
available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart
website (https://towardtheheart.com)
• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of
abstinence or reduced use, use much less
• When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with
alcohol
• Test a small amount first and go slow
• Use in an OPS if possible (see Fort St John locations listed
below)
• Access fentanyl drug checking where available (OPS sites)
• Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if
someone overdoses
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development of Prophet River's health and wellness services. Your truthful responses to the following questions will help us
develop services that best meet the needs of our community.
If you are uncomfortable responding to any question, please leave it blank and move on to the next question. To help
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If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Renee Lomen at renee.lomen@prophetriverfn.ca
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