Substance Use Strategy
All Niagara Region projects

About the project

With the increasingly dangerous composition of street drugs, coupled with a shift in the availability of alcohol and cannabis products, a greater need for a coordinated approach to broad substance use in our region has become imperative.

In response to this, and in collaboration with community partners, Niagara Region has begun work to draft a multi-year Substance Use Strategy. The creation of this strategy falls under the mental health and addiction focus in our Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.  

The creation of this strategy will involve the expertise of the Niagara community. It will focus on being inclusive, realistic and person-centered.

Project timeline

May to September 2024 - completed
Established staff working groups and pillar roundtables; completed project charter

October 2024 to January 2025 - Completed
Conduct community engagement; review data and draft summary findings

February to September 2025
Draft strategy

October 2025
Present strategy to Niagara Regional Council

October 2025 to December 2025
Launch and promote strategy

January 2026 to December 2029
Implement strategy and community monitoring plan; evaluation

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