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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of DCO Discourse, Caitlin and Lexie sit down with Nerin Kaur, Executive Director of ConnexOntario, to discuss the importance of International Overdose Awareness Day and the role we all play in reducing stigma surrounding addiction.
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of DCO Discourse, Caitlin and Lexie sit down with Nerin Kaur, Executive Director of ConnexOntario, to discuss the importance of International Overdose Awareness Day and the role we all play in reducing stigma surrounding addiction.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Together, they explore common misconceptions about overdose and substance use, the barriers stigma creates when seeking help, and how individuals can support friends, family members, coworkers, and their communities. Nerin also shares how ConnexOntario helps people navigate Ontario's mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services, and highlights the vital role crisis lines and community organizations play in supporting recovery and wellbeing. Throughout the conversation, she offers a message of hope and reminds listeners that help is available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To learn more about ConnexOntario and the services available across Ontario, visit:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.connexontario.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.connexontario.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit &lt;a href="http://www.dcontario.org/locations" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.dcontario.org/locations&lt;/a&gt; to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our Member Centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: &lt;a href="https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Together, they explore common misconceptions about overdose and substance use, the barriers stigma creates when seeking help, and how individuals can support friends, family members, coworkers, and their communities. Nerin also shares how ConnexOntario helps people navigate Ontario's mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services, and highlights the vital role crisis lines and community organizations play in supporting recovery and wellbeing. Throughout the conversation, she offers a message of hope and reminds listeners that help is available.</p>

<p>To learn more about ConnexOntario and the services available across Ontario, visit:<br>
<a href="https://www.connexontario.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.connexontario.ca</a></p>

<p>To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit <a href="http://www.dcontario.org/locations" rel="nofollow noopener">www.dcontario.org/locations</a> to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our Member Centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: <a href="https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Together, they explore common misconceptions about overdose and substance use, the barriers stigma creates when seeking help, and how individuals can support friends, family members, coworkers, and their communities. Nerin also shares how ConnexOntario helps people navigate Ontario's mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services, and highlights the vital role crisis lines and community organizations play in supporting recovery and wellbeing. Throughout the conversation, she offers a message of hope and reminds listeners that help is available.</p>

<p>To learn more about ConnexOntario and the services available across Ontario, visit:<br>
<a href="https://www.connexontario.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.connexontario.ca</a></p>

<p>To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit <a href="http://www.dcontario.org/locations" rel="nofollow noopener">www.dcontario.org/locations</a> to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our Member Centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: <a href="https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8</a>.</p>]]>
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