MSTH Announcements

We’re happy to share that Moms Stop the Harm has officially launched our national advocacy working group, bringing together families, allies, and partners across the country to strengthen our collective voice for evidence-based drug policy, compassionate care, and real accountability. This marks an important step forward in uniting regional efforts into a coordinated, national movement. To learn more, reach out at info@momsstoptheharm.com

Together, we continue to turn grief into action and demand change.

Across Canada, calls for involuntary treatment are gaining political and media traction – often framed as compassionate responses to the overdose crisis

Join us on Sunday, March 8 at 9am PT/12pm ET for our next MSTH Connects virtual event with Corey Ranger.

This MSTH connects webinar explores the evidence, ethics, and real-world impacts of coercive drug policy, including human rights considerations and evidence-based alternative that save lives.

Moving Target Theatre, Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, Moms Stop the Harm, filmmaker Julie Epp, and People Who Use Drugs are proud to present Imagining Safety: Winnipeg.

You are invited to share this video widely and use it as a teaching tool in any way that reduces stigma and promotes the work done by people who use drugs to keep our communities safe.

Free Webinar

Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:30pm

Join Lisa Lapointe, former B.C. Chief Coroner, Leslie McBain of Moms Stop the Harm, and Dr. Kelsey Roden from Doctors for Safer Drug Policy for an important update on British Columbia’s response to the unregulated toxic drug supply and overdose deaths. This session will explore current challenges, impacts on families and communities, and evidence-based approaches to prevention and policy reform.

MSTH In The News

Okanagan mom found support, help in group after son died from overdose

B.C. to distribute free nasal naloxone but experts wary of funding set to end next year

A reminder that MSTH’s new 1.866.355.MSTH support phone line, in partnership with Health Canada, is now live! To learn more about the support phone line initiative, visit us here.

Please help us spread the word!

Resources & Support

Are you looking for support? We have options for you

MSTH Support Line: The national support phone line operates Thursdays and Fridays, from 3:00–9:00 PM PT / 5:00–11:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM–12:00 AM ET.

Call 1.866.355.MSTH (6784) to connect with a trained peer supporter.

Healing Hearts is a free bereavement support group specific to those grieving the loss of a loved one due to overdose or substance-use related harms.

Holding Hope Groups are peer-led support groups, offered at no cost, for Canadian families and individuals whose loved ones use or have used substances.