National Addictions Awareness Week

Nov 25, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024

Addictions matter because you matter. As a community, we are all affected by addictions in different forms. The more information we have, the more we can support our friends, our family, and ourselves. National Addictions Awareness Week runs November 25-29. It is an opportunity to learn more about addiction, how it affects all of us, how we can help prevent substance abuse harm, and the different forms of treatment and recovery.

Monday, November 25

OPH Cannabis Outreach: Ottawa Public Health will be coming to do outreach about cannabis. Come to the Student Commons Lobby (1st Floor, E Building) between 11 am and 1 pm to take part in some activities and learn something new!

Naloxone Training with Respect Rx: Drop by the AC Hub (2nd Floor, E Building) between 12 pm and 1 pm to receive free Naloxone training from Respect Rx Pharmacy!

Tuesday, November 26

Site Mobile Harm Reduction Van: Come check out the van outside of E Building between 11 am and 1 pm to learn about the services they provide and how they serve the community!

Wednesday, November 27

Rising Together: A Collaborative Approach to Mental Health and Substance Use: Join the Umbrella Project and the Jordan Leigh Foundation in the AC Hub (2nd Floor, E Building) between 11 am and 2:30 pm to hear about how we can work together to break the stigma around substance use and mental health! You’ll also be able to contribute to creating Rise Up bags, which will be distributed to unhoused folks in the community.

Donations of hygiene items and new/gently used hats and mitts for the Rise Up bags are welcome! Please bring your donations to the Student Health & Wellness Zone (3rd Floor, E Building) before November 27. To learn more, click here.

Thursday, November 28

Substance Use and Harm Reduction Outreach: From 11 am to 1 pm, members of the Student Health & Wellness Zone will be doing outreach in the ACCE Building. Come say hi to learn about substance use and harm reduction. We’ll also be ready to answer any questions you have!


SMART Recovery: Join this weekly facilitator-led group between 2 pm and 3 pm in Room E333 to learn lifelong skills around how to manage life and everyday stresses while dealing with an addiction!

Friday, November 29

Mocktails and Trivia: You are invited to the AC Hub (2nd Floor, E Building) between 1 pm and 3 pm for an afternoon of fun and games – and mocktails! Use our ingredients and recipes to create your very own mocktail, then pull up a chair for a game of trivia on mental health and substance use!

National Addictions Awareness Week is brought to you by the Umbrella Project.

The Umbrella Project is focused on creating a safer space on campus to discuss the impact of alcohol and drugs. It focuses on helping students reduce problematic effects and provides training, workshops, awareness, and support services for students and employees.

Event Location

  • Student Commons/E Building
  • Ottawa Campus