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- Collection: Anti-Stigma Campaigns (Post-2020)
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It is ok to ask for help
In April 2023, the City of Edmonton's YouTube channel released a brief video aimed at informing the public about the ongoing drug toxicity crisis within the local community. The video features an interview with Crystal, a mother who shares her story…
Building Hope: Substance Use in the Trades
Presented by the Tides of Change South Surrey Overdose Prevention and Response Community Action Team, this campaign consists of an eight-minute video that shines a light on the disproportionate impact of the opioid overdose crisis and toxic drug…
The Other Pandemic
Created in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this campaign sheds light on the disproportionate impact of the opioid epidemic on tradespeople, with a particular focus in times of quarantine. A collaborative effort between several trades…
Ease the Burden
Coinciding with #MensHealthWeek in June 2021, Health Canada had created a social media campaign dedicated to to reducing stigma and raising awareness around the opioid epidemic within the trades. Within these campaign social media posts, users were…
Increase the Support. Reduce the Harm.
Presents short interviews with 11 Indigenous people with lived experience, this campaign includes individual talks discussing the overdose crisis, recovery from addiction and substance use-related stigma. Special attention is paid to the uniquely…
Too Many Men
Targeting men employed in skilled trades and transport, this Vancouver Island-based campaign sought to raise awareness for drug addiction support services, provide education on overdose prevention and treatment, and encourage the breaking of silence…