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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 What is Workshop at a Glance? Council meets on Mondays to discuss issues and hear presentations on local and regional topics and projects. Workshop at a Glance will provide you with the highlights of the day. Watch the meeting online for an up close and personal experience. You are receiving this newsletter in response to a subscription request to the City of Maple Ridge. If this subscription is incorrect you can modify or cancel it by visiting our website. Thank you for your interest! 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. CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329 www.mapleridge.ca enquiries@mapleridge.ca 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.