We want to listen to and learn from you!

In 2019, community members shared there was a need for a coordinated drug strategy in Chatham-Kent. Since then, the pandemic has heightened the need. The development of this local drug strategy is happening now!

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is working in collaboration with experienced consultants, organizations, and community members to create a plan. We are gathering information from our community to ensure our local drug strategy is evidenced based and innovative. The information we receive will highlight the current local substance use situation in Chatham-Kent and feedback of targeted populations, including community partners, community members and people with lived or living expertise (PWLE) with substance use. A detailed approach will provide a strong foundation to inform which approaches and actions are appropriate, supported and realistic for the Community Drug Strategy moving forward.

Contact CK Public Health through the following email, ckphucommunications@chatham-kent.ca, for any questions or concerns.

About This Website

This website is your one-stop shop to learn about the Community Drug Strategy and stay connected with updates! We are updating this site frequently, so check back often to discover new ways to be engaged, find the latest information and learn about next steps.

Explore the side bar (to the right) to find out more information.

Project Updates

Update #3:

At the March 18, 2024, Council meeting, Municipal Council received a presentation from the consultants, Collective Results, on the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy (CKCDS) and approved a recommendation report to implement and operationalize the CKCDS.

To view the recommendation report and final drug strategy click CKCDS Recommendation Report and CKCDS Strategy.

Update #2:

The local data review and community consultations have been completed. A report has been created that highlights the key findings and themes identified by the community. Click Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy Community Consultations Executive Summary to view a summary report.

The Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy Steering Committee, as well as individuals and partners involved in further strategy development, participated in strategy development sessions to inform and develop the final drug strategy.

On March 18, 2024, a recommendation report will go to Municipal Council with the final Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy and a presentation from the consultants. The recommendation report and final Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy will be made available through the Council Meetings webpage on March 14, 2024.

Update #1:

We have completed the Community Consultation phase of development. Community Consultations included:

- Community Member Survey

- Community Partner Survey

- People With Lived/Living Expertise Interviews

- Key Informant/Community Partner Interviews

Click Preliminary Findings for the Community Member Survey to view a summary report.

Results from the remaining engagement strategies will be available soon!

These findings can also be found in the "Important Documents" tab on the right side bar.