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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada Highlight Healthy Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic

Ottawa, April 24, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have compiled a pair of easy-to-use tip sheets to help people in Canada recognize and cope with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources one for healthcare workers and one for the general public, produced by CCSA and MHCC experts in the field include simple, positive actions for those who may turn to substance use in the absence of their usual outlets.

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Media Articles

The publications in this section feature CCSA experts speaking in the media on the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use. For ease of navigation the articles have been categorized into a series of topics. CCSA cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of the information in these resources. Inclus…

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Virtual Care Crucial During COVID-19

Ottawa, June 26, 2020 — As concerns rise over the well-being of people in Canada, leading mental health and substance use organizations are highlighting the value of virtual care services for managing issues related to mental health and substance use during the pandemic. When it is difficult for caregivers and clients to meet in person, technology can enable them to meet virtually.

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Webinars

CCSA’s new webinar series explores the implications of COVID-19 on public health, highlighting work in the area of substance use and COVID-19 across sectors and across the country.

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Specific Topics

The information on COVID-19 and substance use in this section is organized under specific topics. Topics covered include harm reduction, opioids, alcohol, homeless and marginalized populations, and treatment services and recovery. CCSA cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of the information…

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Relaxing Restrictions

The information on COVID-19 and substance use in this section focuses on activities and procedures that people and service providers might consider once measures to contain the virus, such as physical distancing, are relaxed. Resources are classified according to their focus on Resuming Activities,…

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