qathet Community Action Team

*Community Drug Advisory*
There has ben an increase in Medetomidine in the unregulated opioid supply in the qathet region. Medetomidine is a potent non-opioid sedative, similar to xylazine but appropriately 200x more potent. #qathet #checkyourdrugs #harmreductionsaveslives #neverusealone

Explainer: How Foundry qathet fills substance use services gaps Toxic illicit drug overdoses are the leading cause of death among British Columbians aged 10 to 19, and over 80 per cent of problematic substance use begins before age 20

Explainer: How Foundry qathet fills substance use services gaps

Explainer: Understanding addiction means seeing the whole system "To end the harms associated with substance use, we must look upstream and address the systems that surround us while supporting those directly impacted"

Explainer: Understanding addiction means seeing the whole system

What can you look forward to on The Controlled Substance radio show?

-local and provincial harm redux and substance related news
-BC drug checking updates
-stories and perspectives
-music, art and research
-celebration not criminalization

Sundays 3-5
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@cjmp-fm-qathet.bsky.social

Youth CAT is ready for our November meeting! Come join us in the Community Room of the Library on Wednesday, November 12th at 6pm.

The qathet Youth Community Action Team, a group led by teens and young adults FOR teens and young adults!

The much anticipated paper, “The potential use of digital technologies to enhance opioid agonist treatment in rural and remote communities of British Columbia, Canada”, has been published and released on Harm Reduction Journal’s website.
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Indoor shelter space sought in qathet region Lift Community Services searching for location to house homeless in extreme weather

Indoor shelter space sought in qathet region

qathet region homeless count outlined City councillors receive overview of the 2025 survey’s statistics

qathet region homeless count outlined

qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness Presentation and flag raising at city hall part of campaign to reduce stigma

qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness

@cpqathet.bsky.social !!

Group in qathet marks one year of hosting documentary films Cinema brings folks together to talk about local and global issues

Group in qathet marks one year of hosting documentary films

Come join us in the Powell River Public Library on Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm.
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, the writing of letters, and more!! #qathet #communityaction #qathetyouthcat

Join us for the qathet Opioid Study on June 18th, from 9am-11am at the Carlson Community Club. RSVP by June 10th to kolconsults@gmail.com. Refreshments provided! A conclusive presentation from three years of qualitative research on substance use treatments in qathet. #qathet

Join us for a FREE film screening of Beautiful Boy at the Patricia Theatre. Collaborative event by Cinema Politica qathet, qathet Youth CAT (Community Action Team) and Foundry qathet! @cpqathet.bsky.social #qathet

Are you in Grade 11, 12, or a graduate from 2024? We want your help! Come help on an on-the-ground safety team at this year's wet grad. DM us or email youth@qcat.ca to connect. Be prepared for a good time! First aid, supplies, and help available. #harmreductionsaveslives #qathet #qathetyouthcat

qathet Youth CAT is meeting again! Come join us in the Community Room of the Public Library on May 14th at 6pm.

There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, top secret event planning, and more!!
#qathet #qathetyouthcat

Shelter closure impacts homelessness in qathet region Lift Community Services concerned about ongoing lack of shelter services for homeless people

Shelter closure impacts homelessness in qathet region

Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility Official opening takes place for four new housing units providing specialized support

Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility

qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors Organization’s housing for homeless activities outlined for committee of the whole members

qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing Report indicates a process is being expedited to address the situation temporarily

City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing

The qathet Community Action Team's Monthly Newsletter is coming out on Monday, April 7th. Subscribe to read Saverio Colasanto's article about the qathet Youth CAT perspective on public transportation! Our newsletter is also filled lots of other news and resources.
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Meal Train Plus for qCEH - community meal train The only emergency shelter in qathet is now closed, (as of March 26th 2025). Not only does this mean folks are without a place indoors to be, sleep, and take shelter from the elements, it means the m...

The shelter has closed and with it, access to safer place to sleep, two meals a day, laundry, services, and more. Share, care, donate, + sign up to make a meal via the Meal Train: www.mealtrain.com/trains/zz02gr. In need of a meal: 7030 Alberni St at 6pm daily. qathethomelessnesscoalition@gmail.com

qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday By-election open to all qualified electors

qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday

From the qathet Coalition to End Homelessness! Neighbours in our community are living rough with the closure of the overnight shelter. Donate to "The Laundry Fund" to help keep clothes/sleeping bags dry.

At Westview Dry Cleaners at 4296 Joyce Avenue make a donation to "The Laundry Fund". #qathet

Hey there qathet! For Trans day of visibility Cinema Politics qathet, @qathetpride.bsky.social and the library are putting on the film "I am they".

Especially important for allies! Please share with folks in the region.

We at ajimet Harm Reduction have been invited to provide an info session at our public library in #tlaamin #powellriver #qathet Since I’ve been exiled from meta, I gotta share updates and events somewhere! LOL #harmreduction #drugchecking #FTIR saving lives one sample at a time xo

ʔaǰɩmɛt Harm Reduction is launching its 6 part community engagement and education series in April! Two sessions in April and then once a month until September. You’re invited to come learn about indigenous harm reduction and FTIR drug checking as we expand our programs and services #drugchecking

Our local shelter is closing indefinitely next week. Not only will this result in more people having to sleep outside, it also means a loss of 2 meals per day which are provided at the shelter 7 days a week. #qathet #tlaamin #powellriver

The qathet Coalition to End Homelessness is working to get some supports in place for people impacted by the shelter closure. We are a group of community members who volunteer our time to organize and advocate for emergency responses and mutual aid supports for unhoused community members/ neighbors

City of Powell River committee requests emergency shelter report Committee of the whole wants staff to look for buildings or lands to use on interim basis

City of Powell River committee requests emergency shelter report