qathet region homeless count outlined

qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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

Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility

qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

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. www.qcat.ca/education-su... #qathet

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. [email protected]

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

Homeless count undertaken in qathet region

Drug checking alert! Results from samples collected this Monday revealed Carfentanil in four separate samples. For people who use opiates in the unregulated market. Start low/go slow. Do not use alone. Carry naloxone. Get your drugs tested! Call/text: 604-414-8320 #harmreductionsaveslives #qathet

Our monthly YouthCAT meeting is next week! Join us on Wednesday, March 26th, from 6-8pm at the Community Room in the Library and learn what we're working on to make qathet better! There will be snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, and more!

Community alert for people who use opiates from the unregulated market in qathet. Down containing concerning combination of sedatives: Flubromazepam, Bromazolam, and Medetomidine. Do not use alone. Carry naloxone. Get your drugs tested! Call or text: 604-414-8320 #harmreductionsaveslives #qathet

Drug checking alert! Community alert for people who use opiates from the unregulated market in qathet. Down containing flubromazepam involved in an overdose. Start low and go slow. Do not use alone. Carry naloxone. Get your drugs tested! Call or text: 604-414-8320 #harmreductionsaveslives #qathet

Survey will take place on March 7 at Powell River Public Library and the Community Resource Centre as a follow-up to the 2023 count

Committee of the whole members receptive to conversation about allowing young people to create art

Initiative will provide a space for people aged 12 to 24 to access services

Facility had 54,242 visits in 2024, helping reduce the number of drug-related deaths locally

If you value inclusive spaces and the right to freely assemble to express your gay self (or the rights of others to do so), please consider attending the qathet Pride Society's dance party this coming Saturday night. Allies are most welcome and appreciated <3 www.eventbrite.ca/e/out-in-the...

qathet Regional District directors believe federal funding should be maintained

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At the qathet International Film Festival, Cinema Politica qathet presents: "Sound track to a Coup d'État" On March 10th - 7pm This non-linear documentary is 2hours and 30 minutes long.... In honour of this insane runtime, here's a looooong thread about the movie.