@cathyacrowe Cathy, this is the first time we have sent someone to Toronto. The client in question, AMHS & HomeBase are aware of significant barriers the client faces locally. We placed many calls in advance to Toronto. You are irresponsible to tweet this without checking facts.
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. In 2020, 32 lives were lost in the Kingston community due to overdose and many more affected. Today we remember them and all the loved ones lost to overdose. It's so important that we work to end the stigma of drug-related deaths.
"With over 25 youth-serving agencies under one roof, we are prepared to offer a high degree support to every young person that walks through our doors." @OneRoofKingston has openings available for youth mental health & support services. #ygk#mentalhealth
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The @HomebaseHousing Build484 Campaign will financially support the build out of Kingston’s Youth Services Hub which will provide critical services to 16-24-year-old homeless & vulnerable youth in one location. Learn more & donate: https://t.co/k7XRYhdkhq #ygkyouth
According to Home Base Housing, approx. 50% of the adult homeless population in #ygk experienced homelessness in their youth. The organization is aiming to change that pattern, and this $27 million project will be a large part of that plan. #homelessness
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KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs is circulating in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region. https://t.co/88ca7vBRPG