From The Vancouver Sun Opinion: More than a century after legalization, governments have yet to properly regulate the drug that’s killing 10 times more people each year than the number dying from illicit drug overdoses. Published May 02, 2019 With so much focus on illicit drugs and overdose deaths, […]
From The PQBNews Qualicum Beach council held a special meeting on Jan. 15 to extend a temporary extreme weather overnight warming centre at the Christian Fellowship Centre (CFC). It was a critical issue but they were not able to make a decision that day due to the lack of quorum, […]
We have an important meeting this month – discussing what needs to be done to develop shelter options in Oceanside. We will hear from Risebridge about how their initiatives are proceeding. We expect to hear an update on progress toward the Treatment Centre from Island Health. We will be discussing […]
A message from Ron Merk Co-Chair – Port Alberni Community Action Team “Hi Island CAT Teams 😊” The British Medical Journal released a research paper yesterday – https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-076336 from BC – Safer supply trials/mortality rate reduction. The charts are incredible! (You’ll find a sharable link on our Port Alberni Facebook page. ) The Globe […]
November 21st at 1 pm We have a big agenda this month!! Island Health representatives are going to discuss the upcoming Treatment House Open Hearing with Parksville Council, current Mental Health and Substance Use Services, and procedures for Follow up after Toxic Drug Poisoning or overdose at Urgent Care or Emergency, […]
Our thanks to our OCAT Coordinator, Jamie Baird; Mom Stop the Harm leader, Jane McCormick; Mid Island Peers, Bill Nelles; Kelly Morris and others who spoke of the personal Recovery Journeys; Jewelz for her songs; Public Health, Mental Health and Substance Use; NARSF’s, Mobile Response Team, and Black Press, who […]
Join us at the Parksville Community Centre – 233 Mills St in Parksville, for speakers, free lunch and learn, Naloxone training, and community. Remembering those lost from the harm from the toxic drug supply and the War on Drugs. 12-4 pm.
The power of peer-training CAT AT-A-GLANCE Formed in: 2019 Number of members: 28 Communities served: Lasqueti, Bowser, Oceanside, Nanoose, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, French Creek, Errington Unique features: Strong ties with multiple non-profit groups with a dedication to policy advocacy INTERVIEW WITH SHERRY THOMPSON, BILL NELLES, AND CHRISTINE MUISE OF […]
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