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Carfentanil has been confirmed in the drug supply on Vancouver Island

Community Health Alert posted: 07-Jul-2017 3:09 PM PDT

Carfentanil has been confirmed in the drug supply on Vancouver Island. It is similar to fentanyl but can be 100 times more toxic. Reduce risk by:
• Never using alone
• Starting small
• Carrying naloxone
• Being close to help

For more information on overdose signs, prevention, resources, and to find an Overdose Prevention Service location near you visit: www.viha.ca/mho/overdose.htm

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Low Income / Support - Transportation - Volunteer Driver

Bus / Transit 2 HandyDART 1 Travel Assistance 3 Volunteer Driver 2

Wheels for Wellness

Volunteer Transportation to non-emergency medical specialists appointment. A driver will pick you up at your home, deliver you to your appointment and deliver you back to your home. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC
Phone: (250) 338-0196
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Classification Tags
Topics: Transportation
Community Headings: Volunteer Resources
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Wheels for Wellness Society

The Wheels for Wellness Society was formed in Comox by the owner of Designated Drivers in 1997. The purpose is to provide transportation to centralized medical appointments for those requiring it.more info

Address / Contact Info
1894 Bolt Avenue
, Comox, BC, V9M 2J4
Phone: 1(250) 338-0196
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Classification Tags
Topics: Families, Parents & Children, First Nation, Men, Seniors, Transportation, Women, Youth, Miscellaneous
Clinical Headings: Aboriginal Health, 45
Community Headings: 23
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