Grey Bruce Public Health

Grey Bruce Public Health Working with Grey Bruce communities
to protect and promote health.

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Underage drinking is common in Canada, with many young people taking their first drink around age 13 and most trying alc...
06/01/2026

Underage drinking is common in Canada, with many young people taking their first drink around age 13 and most trying alcohol at least once during their school years.

Join this upcoming webinar from "Substance" for parents and caregivers to learn how alcohol affects youth, why teens choose to drink, and how to have calm and effective conversations with their kids about peer pressure, stress and making safer choices. https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/

We’re hiring! If you or someone you know wants to contribute to a healthier community while growing professionally, this...
05/27/2026

We’re hiring! If you or someone you know wants to contribute to a healthier community while growing professionally, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We’re seeking a Permanent, Full-Time Public Health Inspector to support our commitment to health protection in Grey-Bruce. Our public health inspectors conduct inspections and investigations, enforce health protection regulations, promote public health principles, and reduce infectious diseases and health hazards affecting the community.

To learn more and apply, please visit our website: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/About-Us/Careers/Employment-Opportunities

Health is shaped by how we move, sleep, and spend our time across the whole day. Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines re...
05/27/2026

Health is shaped by how we move, sleep, and spend our time across the whole day. Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recognize that physical activity, sleep, and screen time are connected. Small changes, such as being active during the day, maintaining regular sleep routines, and reducing screen use in the evening, can support physical and mental well-being for children, youth, and adults.

Learn more at https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Active-Living

As summer nears, this is a quick reminder that playgrounds and sports fields are required to be smoke and vape-free incl...
05/25/2026

As summer nears, this is a quick reminder that playgrounds and sports fields are required to be smoke and vape-free including 20 metres from the edge of these spaces. The outdoor grounds of community recreational facilities, including 20 metres from the property edge are also smoke and vape-free spaces which could include multiple sports fields, baseball diamonds or play areas.

What about cravings? Approved ni****ne replacement therapy like gum, lozenges and patches are helpful quit aids and can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms during a quit attempt, or when in places where smoking or va**ng is not permitted. Free ni****ne replacement therapy is available at www.StopOnNet.ca or speak with your family health team about the STOP program.

For more about smoke and vape-free living and Smoke-Free Ontario laws, visit https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Smoke-and-Vape-Free-Living

Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of 3 suspected overdoses that occurred in Owen Sound, May 16-18. The suspecte...
05/20/2026

Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of 3 suspected overdoses that occurred in Owen Sound, May 16-18. The suspected substance was fentanyl in 1 case and unknown in 2 cases. In all cases, individuals were responsive to naloxone.

Please continue to encourage all people who use drugs to have naloxone on hand and to always have a sober friend with them who can administer naloxone and call 911 in case of an overdose. Naloxone is available at pharmacies and participating community partners, and at Grey Bruce Public Health, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4 pm. No appointment needed.

Get your drugs tested. Call SOS at 519-379-8743. Fentanyl test kits are available from GBPH and community partners.

For those struggling with substance use, many local resources are available:
Su***de Crisis Hotline: 9-8-8
Connex Ontario: 1-866-531-2600
Supportive Outreach Services (SOS): 519-379-8743
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic: 519-376-3999
National Overdose Response Service (NORS): 1-888-688-6677

Did you know the Sexual Health Clinic at Grey Bruce Public Health gives out free condoms?Using protection (condoms or de...
05/20/2026

Did you know the Sexual Health Clinic at Grey Bruce Public Health gives out free condoms?

Using protection (condoms or dental dams) can decrease your risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Check out our website for clinic hours and locations: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Sexual-Health.

It’s Safe Boating Awareness Week—a reminder to enjoy the water while putting safety first. Before you head out, make sur...
05/19/2026

It’s Safe Boating Awareness Week—a reminder to enjoy the water while putting safety first. Before you head out, make sure you’re prepared: wear a lifejacket, boat sober, stay cold‑water safe, take a boating course, and check that both you and your vessel are ready for the trip.

Safe and responsible boating helps protect everyone on our lakes and waterways.

Learn more at: https://csbc.ca/safe-boating-awareness-week/

Planning to test your well water soon?If so, please note that due to a planned system upgrade, Public Health Ontario’s p...
05/19/2026

Planning to test your well water soon?

If so, please note that due to a planned system upgrade, Public Health Ontario’s private drinking water testing service will be temporarily paused between Thursday, May 21, at 4 p.m. and Monday, May 25, at 8:30 a.m.

If you’d like your water tested before the service interruption, please ensure your sample is dropped off at Grey Bruce Public Health before 11:20 a.m. on May 21.

Otherwise, the regular sample pick-up/drop-off schedule will resume on May 25.

The regular schedule is available at the following link:https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Portals/0/Topics/WaterSafety/PrivateDrinkingWater/WaterBottlePickupandDropoffTimes.pdf

In recognition of Victoria Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19. We...
05/15/2026

In recognition of Victoria Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19. We wish our staff and community a happy and safe long weekend!

Address

101 17th Street East
Owen Sound, ON
N4K0A5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15193769420

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