National Addictions Awareness Week - November 17 to 21, 2025

Join Us for National Addictions Awareness Week in Parry Sound!

Come take part in a week of learning, sharing, and community support from November 17 to 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day at the Parry Sound Friendship Centre (25 Church Street, Parry Sound).

Hosted by the Parry Sound Drug Strategy, this event brings together local organizations to talk about important topics related to indigenous services, harm reduction, community safety, prevention and treatment. Each day features different guest speakers, helpful resources, and chances to ask questions. Plus, enjoy free food (menu included below), refreshments and enter daily prize draws just for attending!

Event Schedule

Monday, November 17

• Welcome and Introduction to the Week

• Naloxone Training with AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area

• Food: Traditional Corn Soup with Baked Scone, Assorted Desserts

  
  

Tuesday, November 18

• Indigenous Services led by Parry Sound Friendship Centre and B’saanibamaadsiwin

• Food: Chicken Caesar Wraps, Fruit Salad

  
  

Wednesday, November 19

• Harm Reduction and Community Safety with Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka-Parry Sound

• Naloxone Training with AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area

• HIV and Hepatitis C Testing with AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area

• Food: Chili, Baked Scone, Fruit Tray

  
  

Thursday, November 20

• The Journey Through Addictions with Rising Above

• HIV Rapid Testing with Public Health Nurse from North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit 

• Food: Taco Dip, Tostitos Scoops, Oranges

  
  

Friday, November 21

• Addictions Treatment discussion led by West Parry Sound Health Centre

• Food: Sandwiches, Apples, Bananas, Assorted Desserts

Thank you to Sobey's Parry Sound for donating water for the event!