Toolbox Talk

Start the conversation about substance use at your worksite! Book a FREE 30-45 minute toolbox talk that will introduce your crew to the realities of substance use, mental health, chronic pain, and the current toxic drug supply as it pertains to our industry.

Description

The Toolbox Talk is an introductory conversation about substance use, mental health, the current toxic drug supply, and what harm reduction/recovery services are available in your region of British Columbia.

The Toolbox Talk is 30-45 minutes long
It can be delivered with a slideshow, or solely discussion-based, either in person at your site or via Zoom.
There is no cost to participate in the Toolbox Talk, and we’d be happy to travel to your site or office.

*Please Note: program fees are currently waived, with costs funded in partnership with the BC Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions, Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division), and the Community Action Initiative

Over the course of the Toolbox Talk, crew members will be invited to discuss:

The current toxic drug poisoning epidemic
Why this is an issue for members of the construction industry
Why men are disproportionately at risk of toxic drug poisoning
Harm reduction
Mental health
Chronic Pain
Local resources