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
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....
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
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
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
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
#harmreductionsaveslives #qathet
March 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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
#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 ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, and more!
There will be snacks, honoraria ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, and more!
March 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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 ($$), peer support, opportunities to do things, harm reduction supplies, and more!
There will be snacks, honoraria ($$), 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
#harmreductionsaveslives #qathet
March 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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
#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
#harmreductionsaveslives #qathet
February 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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
#harmreductionsaveslives #qathet