HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2016-10-17.pdfHarm Reduction Services in Maple Ridge
Kelly Swift, General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services
introduced this item and reviewed the staff report with Council.
Dr. Helena Swinkels, Medical Health Officer and Chris Buckner, Director of Clinical
Health with Fraser Health made a presentation to Council that provided information on
the services offered by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
which included;
A review of the problem.
Illicit drug overdose death rate for Maple Ridge and Fraser Health, 2007 -2016.
Age distribution of illicit overdose deaths.
Percentage of illicit drug deaths in which fentanyl was detected.
Ridge Meadows Hospital Emergency visits.
BC Ambulance Service Naloxone interventions YTD in Maple Ridge.
Paths to substance use.
What the responses are - eight levels within the Fraser Health response.
Community partners and actions to date.
Information on fentanyl and responses to an overdose
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Workshop at a Glance
October 17, 2016
Please Note!
Workshop at a Glance is an
informal summary of the reports
and discussion of Council’s work at
Workshop.
The comments are not the official
minutes of the meeting. These
notes are intended to capture the
essence of the discussion so that
citizens can keep in touch with the
work of Council in this public
meeting.
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Response to National Housing Strategy
Christine Carter, Director of Planning introduced this item and advised Council that
there is an online survey for citizens to complete with a deadline of October 21, 2016.
There is also an option for people to submit their feedback and comments regarding
the National Housing Strategy “Let’s Talk Housing” consultation.
Council passed a resolution to submit the letter and additional comments as the formal
response to the National Housing Strategy “Let’s Talk Housing” consultation.