Overdose advisory: Prince George

There has been an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince George.   

With colder temperatures, the risk of overdose can increase due to isolation and decreased tolerance due to the impacts of cold weather on the body. Identify safe locations to use, such as a local OPS or with a friend.

For your safety

• Get overdose prevention, recognition, and response training; carry naloxone
• Try not to use alone. Make a plan and tell a buddy who can call for help if needed
• If you plan to use alone, use the Lifeguard or BeSafe app available free on the app store or on Toward the Heart website or call National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-6677
• Know your tolerance. If you are sick or had a time of abstinence or reduced use, use much less
• When possible, avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol
• Test a small amount first, start low and go slow
• Use in an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) if possible (see Prince George locations listed below)
• Get your drugs checked at Two Doors Down, 1126 3rd Ave (Hours: 4 days a week, 1 pm to 9 pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away if someone overdoses

Local overdose prevention site (OPS)

• Prince George Needle Exchange, 277 George St, Prince George, BC, V2L 1R1
  Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, and 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm
  OPS by request/Door service, Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm, and OPS/Drop-in, 1 pm to 6 pm
  Nursing services by appointment, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 11:30 am, with open clinic hours from 1:15 pm to 6:15 pm
• Mobile harm reduction supplies (The Wellness or Outreach Truck) 
  Monday to Saturday, 7 pm to 11:30 pm
• Two Doors Down, 1126 3rd Ave, Prince George, BC
  OPS/Drop-in, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm
  Drug checking: Wednesday through Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm

Alert expires: October 18, 2024