The MHRN works toward equitable access, systemic change, and reducing harms through advocacy, policy work, education, research and relationships.

Joined November 2016
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The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network is thrilled to announce the launch of our new ONLINE STORE to coincide with National Substance Use Awareness Week! PLEASE SHARE ❤️ mhrn.ca/store #HarmReduction #IHeartSomeoneWhoUsesDrugs #NationalSubstanceUseAwarenessWeek

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Manitoba Harm Reduction Network retweeted
📣Naloxone being unscheduled in Manitoba is great news! Now folks like the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network @mbhrn can get this life saving medicine into the hands of the most important OD first responders, people who use drugs. ❤️🦬 #mbpoli #overdose #harmreduction
Manitoba Government Enhancing Access to Naloxone bit.ly/34bjU2P
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Introducing our new line of merch! Harm reduction is so much more than just giving out new needles! Harm reduction is: No Judgement Decriminalization Wearing a Mask Staying Home Get your Harm Reduction Is shirt at mhrn.ca/store More designs coming soon!
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Free webinar with MHRN’s executive director, Shohan Illsley!
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network retweeted
📽️Harm Reduction Tools for Parents and Caregivers #StimulusConnect recording is available for your viewing pleasure! 🔎There are also 45 different resources🔍 @prairiehr @mbhrn @CAPUDofficial @CANdrugpolicy @HIVlegal @momsstoptheharm @CSSDP stimulusconference.ca/stimul…

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Local Media take note: Our newest version of “How to talk about people who use drugs” and “A checklist for a stigma free media” are now out and available on our website for download. Please share and tag appropriately. @WinnipegNews @CityNewsWPG @CBCManitoba @ctvwinnipeg
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Manitoba Harm Reduction Network retweeted
If you would like to hear more from Veda as well as folks from @prairiehr @BlackCAPTO @CAPUDofficial 4/5
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Dr. Carl Hart, a Columbia University psychology professor, substance use researcher and harm reduction expert says, “We have to guard against drug elitism, the thinking that your drug is better than someone else’s drug. Whatever works best for you is fine.”
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Most substance use (80-90%) is not problematic. We know that most people who use meth, opioids and crack do so in moderation, without issues. They take care of themselves and their families, they excel in their jobs and studies, they’re creative and brilliant...
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Manitoba Harm Reduction Network retweeted
Replying to @mbhrn
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Overdose is a family concern and families need support. We need safe supply for everyone, no matter what substance they are using. We need readily available, descheduled naloxone. We need to end stigma and shame to keep the people we love alive and in memory of those we’ve lost.
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