Wallaceburg Newsletter | November 2024

HELLO FROM REACH OUT CHATHAM-KENT! In April of this year, we moved into our new drop-in space at 233 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg. Between this space in Wallaceburg and our drop in centre in Chatham, we have created a rhythm and support network that now encompasses...

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Fall Newsletter | October 2024

WINTER IS COMING. As we move into Autumn and officially begin our preparations for winter, we send our gratitude to everyone who continues to support our work. Visible houselessness is now a permanent reality for most communities in Canada, and Chatham-Kent is no...

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2024

Each year in August, Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.) and the Chatham-Kent DrugAwareness Council (CKDAC) honour International Overdose Awareness Day. On thisday, we draw attention to the root causes of drug poisonings, including ineffective drugpolicies, the toxic...

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Spring Newsletter | June 2024

Hello From Reach Out Chatham-Kent! So far, 2024 has been another year of growth for R.O.C.K. We’ve settled into our permanent location on Richmond St, and have created a rhythm and support network that now encompasses more than one avenue of engagement. In April we...

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Peer-2-Peer addiction program is helping, health board hears

A peer program involving multiple community agencies is helping people living with addictions, proponents say. Published by Trevor Terfloth | West Elgin Chronicle | May 2, 2024 Staff provided an update on the Peer-2-Peer initiative at Thursday’s Chatham-Kent board of...

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R.O.C.K. Opens New Drop In Location in Wallaceburg

R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent) is thrilled to announce that it has secured a new location for its drop-in centre, ensuring the continuation of vital services to the community.  The new location at 233 Nelson Street will serve as the Wallaceburg hub for R.O.C.K.'s...

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R.O.C.K. to Close Drop in Centre in Wallaceburg

R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent) announces the closure of its Wallaceburg drop-in centre, effective March 31st, 2024. This decision stems from unforeseen challenges, including a withdrawal in funding from the United Way of Chatham-Kent and the conclusion of the...

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NCCDH COVID-19 Conversation Story 4: Peer-2-Peer Program

Learning from community expertise is essential to make change happen.Storytellers from the Peer-2-Peer Program in Chatham Kent, Ontario will share insights from the work they’ve been doing to engage with people who use drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will...

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A New Look for Reach Out Chatham-Kent

Since it’s inception - R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent) and the need in Chatham-Kent has continued to grow. This growth has invited us here at R.O.C.K. to level up in all areas of this work. It has also invited in some amazing donors and partners.  Recently R.O.C.K....

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