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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