qathet Community Action Team
@qathetcat.bsky.social
For everything we do, visit our website: https://www.qcat.ca
We stand in solidarity with the Tla’amin and shíshálh Peoples, and our shared commitment to effective overdose responses, awareness, and prevention throughout all communities within qathet.
We stand in solidarity with the Tla’amin and shíshálh Peoples, and our shared commitment to effective overdose responses, awareness, and prevention throughout all communities within qathet.
*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
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
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
*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
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
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Explainer: How Foundry qathet fills substance use services gaps
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
dlvr.it
November 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Explainer: How Foundry qathet fills substance use services gaps
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Explainer: Understanding addiction means seeing the whole system
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"
dlvr.it
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Explainer: Understanding addiction means seeing the whole system
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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
cjmp.ca
@cjmp-fm-qathet.bsky.social
-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
cjmp.ca
@cjmp-fm-qathet.bsky.social
CJMP Community Radio |
cjmp.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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
cjmp.ca
@cjmp-fm-qathet.bsky.social
-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
cjmp.ca
@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 qathet Youth Community Action Team, a group led by teens and young adults FOR teens and young adults!
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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 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....
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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....
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Indoor shelter space sought in qathet region
Indoor shelter space sought in qathet region
Lift Community Services searching for location to house homeless in extreme weather
dlvr.it
October 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Indoor shelter space sought in qathet region
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qathet region homeless count outlined
qathet region homeless count outlined
City councillors receive overview of the 2025 survey’s statistics
dlvr.it
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
qathet region homeless count outlined
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qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness
qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness
Presentation and flag raising at city hall part of campaign to reduce stigma
dlvr.it
August 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
qathet Community Action Team rallies for overdose awareness
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Group in qathet marks one year of hosting documentary films
Group in qathet marks one year of hosting documentary films
Cinema brings folks together to talk about local and global issues
dlvr.it
June 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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 ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, the writing of letters, and more!! #qathet #communityaction #qathetyouthcat
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, the writing of letters, and more!! #qathet #communityaction #qathetyouthcat
June 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Come join us in the Powell River Public Library on Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm.
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, the writing of letters, and more!! #qathet #communityaction #qathetyouthcat
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), 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
May 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
May 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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
May 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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 ($$), peer support, opportunities, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, top secret event planning, and more!!
#qathet #qathetyouthcat
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, top secret event planning, and more!!
#qathet #qathetyouthcat
May 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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 ($$), peer support, opportunities, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, top secret event planning, and more!!
#qathet #qathetyouthcat
There will be lots of snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities, harm reduction supplies, ways to help people, top secret event planning, and more!!
#qathet #qathetyouthcat
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Shelter closure impacts homelessness in qathet region
Shelter closure impacts homelessness in qathet region
Lift Community Services concerned about ongoing lack of shelter services for homeless people
dlvr.it
April 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Shelter closure impacts homelessness in qathet region
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Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility
Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility
Official opening takes place for four new housing units providing specialized support
dlvr.it
April 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Tla'amin Nation opens complex care facility
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qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors
qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors
Organization’s housing for homeless activities outlined for committee of the whole members
dlvr.it
April 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors
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City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing
City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing
Report indicates a process is being expedited to address the situation temporarily
dlvr.it
April 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
www.qcat.ca/education-su...
#qathet
April 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
www.qcat.ca/education-su...
#qathet
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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
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...
www.mealtrain.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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
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qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday
qathet School District trustee candidate forum set for Tuesday
By-election open to all qualified electors
dlvr.it
March 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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
At Westview Dry Cleaners at 4296 Joyce Avenue make a donation to "The Laundry Fund". #qathet
March 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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
At Westview Dry Cleaners at 4296 Joyce Avenue make a donation to "The Laundry Fund". #qathet
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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.
Especially important for allies! Please share with folks in the region.
March 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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.
Especially important for allies! Please share with folks in the region.
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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
March 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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