Winnipeg non-profit organization launches new overdose prevention training

 In NCI News

(Winnipeg, MB.)

Sunshine House is one of the few non-profit organizations in Winnipeg that focus on harm reduction work. The life-saving project “MOPS” (mobile overdose prevention site), launched in the winter of 2023 is offering free naloxone training to anyone.

Heather Courchene, who hails from Sagkeeng First Nation, is the Program Director for MOPS and shares that recently they have started a walk-up training program that allows individuals to properly administer naloxone if they find themselves in a situation where it is necessary.

“So signs of an overdose, specifically opioids, is more of like pinpoint pupils, and unresponsiveness. They can sound like they’re snoring or gurgling, kind of a choking sound. Also blue tinge to the lips and the fingertips.”, Courchene shares.

This training is designed to create more conversations and awareness around overdose prevention, with toxic substances coming more frequently into Winnipeg, overdoses are happening regularly. MOPS is educating people on what the signs of an overdose may look like and how to reverse it.

The team at MOPS is dedicated to fighting the overdose epidemic and wants more people to learn when to use naloxone and how to administer it properly. Every Sunday from 1 – 4 pm at 631 Main St people can access free training.

Community resources:

Main Street Project Outreach Van 24/7 access to harm reduction supplies: 204-232-5217

Manitoba naloxone finder: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/naloxone-finder.html

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