Black Balloon Day 2023

February 16, 2023 by Angela Welz in blackballoonday

An annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating those who have lost their lives to substance use related harms. In doing so, we not only honour the lives lost but also help raise awareness about the stark realities of the crisis that is affecting so many Canadian families. Putting human names and faces behind the often impersonal statistics surrounding the deaths of those we love. (We do not recommend balloon releases but rather suggest using a photo of a black balloon)

Johann Hari Webinar

November 29, 2022 by Shawna Zegarra

Join us January 14, 2023 at 10amPT for a webinar with best-selling author, Johann Hari.

Johann will be sharing his keynote The War on Drugs: The True Causes and Consequences of a Moral Injustice. We will hear stirring testimonies of people whose lives have been transformed by ill-conceived policies, and the doctors and activists resolutely trying to change them. Johann will talk, with inspiring examples, on the alternative policies that show a clear way forward.

Advocacy Webinar

October 18, 2022 by Shawna Zegarra

We are delighted to announce that Vikki Reynolds will be giving us a special presentation on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9amPT

Learn how to use your voice to advocate for drug policy change and support the vision of Moms Stop the Harm.

Support Don't Punish 2022

June 20, 2022 by Angela Welz

Join us for this important conversation for Support Don't Punish Day 2022 presented by Moms Stop The Harm.

SUPPORT DON'T PUNISH is a global advocacy campaign to raise awareness of the harms that are being caused by the criminalization of people who use drugs. It is time to leave behind harmful politics, ideology and prejudice. It is time to prioritize the health and welfare of people who use drugs, and their families and communities.

Saturday, June 25th at 10:00AM (MST)

Save the Date! October 26-28, 2022, Grief Conference

May 31, 2022 by Shawna Zegarra

We have an additional presenter added to the conference!

Andrea Warnick - Andrea is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Nurse whose passion lies in helping individuals, families and communities support people of all ages who are grieving an illness or death in their lives.

Andrea will be speaking on Good Grief: Supporting Children Following the Death of a Parent related to Substance Use