Presentations, Naloxone Training, Harm Reduction Education, Refreshments, Musical Performance Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance at 7pm.Bring a framed photo of your loved one to place on our purple memorial chairs. #TogetherWeCan highlighting the power of community when we all stand together.
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 […]
From Nanaimo News Now A group advocating for more housing options in Oceanside is teaming up with an online room rental site to get more people into affordable accommodations. The Society of Organized Services (SOS) was approached by the Canadian non-profit Happipad which connects renters to available local rooms, to […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Nanaimo News Now – PARKSVILLE — One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville’s downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Health owned and operated residential facility to be staffed 24-hours a day at […]
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 […]
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.
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