Substance Use and Mental Health Support and Resources

New! Informational Videos

Substance Supports in Neighbourhoods Accessed through Police Partnerships (SSNAPP) has produced a series of videos highlighting services and messages related to mental health and substance use. Watch the videos below to learn more about the important work being done in the community:

We are so much more when we work together

This video highlights the impact of the SSNAPP initiative, a collaboration between the Windsor Police Service, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), and the City of Windsor. The initiative focused on addressing gaps in support and response to mental health and addiction crises through engagement, education, and training.

Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose

This video features a public health nurse from the WECHU explaining how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and respond with naloxone. You can learn more about naloxone by visiting the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Use Strategy (WECOSS) website.

This naloxone tutorial from Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides individuals with step-by-step guidance on how to administer naloxone and respond to an overdose. You can learn more about naloxone by visiting the WECOSS website.

This powerful personal story highlights the real-life impact of naloxone. Hear directly from a survivor about how carrying naloxone can mean the difference between life and death. You can learn more about naloxone by visiting the WECOSS website.

In the video below, Windsor Police Service shares how the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA) supports life-saving action during overdose emergencies. You can learn more about the GSDOA and other resources by visiting the WECOSS website.

This video highlights the WeFlourish Windsor program, led by the Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative (DWCC). The program uses grassroots, relationship-based approaches to supporting individuals who use substances. You can learn more by visiting WeFlourish Windsor's website.

This video shares a powerful personal story of recovery while highlighting the Phoenix Recovery Program. It showcases the reality of substance use, the impact of stigma, and the value of compassionate support. You can learn more about the Phoenix Recovery Program by visiting the Downtown Mission's website.

This video highlights how the Windsor Police Service’s Nurse Police Team (NPT) and Crisis Response Team (CRT) are changing the approach to community safety. Through relationship building, outreach, and harm reduction, NPT and CRT are helping connect people to the care and support they need when struggling with mental health and substance-use challenges.