The International Overdose Awareness Day event in Williams Lake saw lots of people come out despite the 30-plus degree temperature.
Interior Health Harm Reduction Coordinator Alison Houweling said it was wonderful to see the turn out at Botanio Park and the service providers that came with all their information and their resources they have available for people who want to reach out.
“We had people come in talking about lived experiences. City Councilor Michael Moses and talked about the toxic drug crisis and the importance of having people here to speak about and address the issues.”
Some of the Community Services that were on hand included: the Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre, Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin, Cariboo Friendship Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Boys & Girls Club, Denisiqi Services Society, Interior Health, and All Nations Healing Society.
Houweling said getting these services together for this event went really great.
“We actually have what is called a “Community Action Team” and it’s facilitated by CMHA. We meet monthly to discuss the toxic drug crisis and have actions that we carry out and work on the crisis in Williams Lake.”
Houweling thanked everyone who came to show those impacted by this crisis that their lives matter and they’re not alone.
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