Playbook for Action: Practical Interventions Small Cities Can Use to Tackle Canada’s Substance Use Crisis

  • Prevention
  • Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Standards
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Features municipally-led practical interventions that small cities and towns can use to tackle Canada’s substance use crisis. Developed with the recommendations and input from mayors and community leaders from across the country, the Playbook features 50+ evidence-based interventions municipalities can choose from. Its companion Implementation Guide is a practical step-by-step how-to for getting started.

Topics include:

  • Prevention and early intervention
  • Harm reduction and outreach
  • Treatment and recovery
  • Community and cultural supports
  • Housing and employment supports
  • Policing and public safety

Related Authors

Chandni Sondagar, MPH, PMP

Senior Knowledge Broker

Area of Expertise

  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
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Chealsea De Moor, MA

Knowledge Broker

Area of Expertise

  • 2SLGBTQ+
  • Cannabis
  • Impaired Driving
  • Youth
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Jill Harnum

Policy Analyst

Area of Expertise

  • Alcohol
  • Lived and Living Experience
  • Policy
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