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In an emergency call 911. Tell dispatch if drugs are involved so responders bring naloxone. You are protected from simple possession charges under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act.
Call 2-1-1 or Transition House coordinated entry so staff can arrange placement, transportation, and motel overflow when beds are full. Transition House operates at 310 Division Street, Cobourg.
Dial 2-1-1 or 905-376-9562
If someone is unresponsive or turning blue, call 911 and start naloxone or rescue breathing. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects callers from possession charges. After the emergency, IHARC outreach staff can coordinate follow-up and distribute naloxone, sharps kits, and other health supplies.
Email outreach@iharc.ca while the IHARC text line is under maintenance. We respond within one business day.
Use 9-8-8 for immediate counselling. For local follow-up, Northumberland Hills Hospital Community Mental Health Services provides crisis assessment and short-term supports. The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic welcomes appointments and walk-ins when time permits.
Call or text 9-8-8. Locally, contact 905-377-9891. The RAAM clinic runs Tuesdays, 12–3 pm at 1011 Elgin St. W., 2nd floor.
Want to add a community resource? Email portal@iharc.ca with details and we will follow up within one business day.
If you see a pattern that needs a coordinated response—like repeated evictions, encampments facing enforcement, or increased overdose calls—propose an idea in the portal. Moderators will help gather evidence and loop in the right partners.
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