Guy Felicella headlines speakers at community dialogue in Nanaimo
Check out this podcast with Guy from Peoples First Radio https://vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/guy-felicella-headlines-speakers-at-community-dialogue-in-nanaimo
Events
Mom’s Stop The Harm Event Sunday April 14th
In commemoration of the 8th anniversary of the declaration of the Public Health Emergency of toxic drug poisonings, Mom’s Stop The Harm invites you to gather at Memorial Plaza on Sunday April 14th from 11:30 – 2:30 PM. Alberni Hwy & Memorial Avenue, Parksville BC Free Naloxone training and kits by OCAT […]
OCAT Meeting March 19, 1pm
Our Featured Presentation this month is: Ron Merk, Chair of the Port Alberni CAT discussing their new document: Solving the Poisoned Drug Crisis in the Alberni Valley. Last month you were asking for more information on this report and planned next steps – here is your chance to hear more! We will then […]
Black Balloon Day in Parksville remembers people lost to toxic drugs
From the PQB News Risebridge executive director says event first of its kind in Parksville area Kevin Forsyth Mar 7, 2024 Community members who have died due to the toxic drug crisis were remembered in Parksville on March 6, Black Balloon Day. Volunteers tied up black balloons, and set out […]
February OCAT Meeting – Ending Homelessness – How Are Other Cities Taking Action?
We have important topics on our agenda this month – updates on the Parksville Treatment Centre and Extreme Weather Response or non-response, and hopeful plans for a more coordinated Extreme Weather Response in future years. Our big topic is: Ending Homelessness – How are Other Cities taking Action? and What […]
January 16 CAT Meeting Agenda
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 […]
November CAT Meeting Agenda
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 Touching and Successful International Overdose Awareness Day Events
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 – International Toxic Drug Poisoning Awareness Day – August 31, 2023
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.