Safer Choices Northern Network is a branch of Manitoba Harm Reduction Network and has been in Thompson for more than 10 years.

It advocates for the rights and dignity of those who use substances or have risky behaviours.

Sean Smith, a peer volunteer with the network, shares some details about an event being held tomorrow.

“So this event will be a Halloween theme and will offer educational games, STBBI testing, Naloxone training and more.”

Sexually transmitted blood-borne infections or STBBIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, hep B & C, syphillis and HIV.     All are curable except for HIV, but they are all treatable.

The event runs from 10 am to 3 pm at 79 Selkirk Avenue.