VISION
We envision a safer, and healthier, community, that optimizes the lives, abilities, and health of individuals, taking into consideration the needs of all diverse groups.
Prevention
Prevention and health promotion are related, but distinct in practice. In the substance use field, ‘prevention’ identifies and seeks to avoid problem behaviours and social harms amongst individuals.
Harm Reduction
Harm reduction seeks to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities. It is pragmatic, and humane.
Treatment
Interventions that seek to improve the physical, emotional and psychological health and well-being of people who use or have used substances in problematic ways (and sometimes their families) through various psychosocial and psychopharmacological therapeutic methods.
Enforcement
Interventions that seek to strengthen community safety through a broad range of collaborative activities addressing criminal activity associated with substance misuse, and recognize the need for safety and public order in our area.