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Keep up to date with the Community Action Initiative news & updates below.

The Community Action Initiative provides grant and training opportunities for community-based organizations across BC to develop and deliver innovative projects that respond to the needs of individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

CAI Local Leader Network

We are excited to share that CAI is expanding an existing network of elected officials engaged in community overdose response to include new members! These webinar network sessions have been[...]

Important Update about CAI BC:

We are pleased to announce that, effective July 22, 2024, Community Action Initiative Society of BC (“CAI”)  –  which previously worked with Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. Division (“CMHA BC”)[...]

On the road with Local Leadership United

By: Dakota Fayant-McLeod – Communications Coordinator Recognizing the critical role local governments play in community-level conversations and community health, Local Leadership United (LLU) aims to support local governments (particularly elected[...]

Local Leadership United Interim Report

By: Noah Chalifoux – Project Manager – Community Development/Local Leadership United The CAI Local Leadership United (LLU) team is pleased to share the LLU interim report titled “We cannot do[...]

International Overdose Awareness Day 2023

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event held each year to raise awareness and end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief[...]

Gathering Hope 2023

By Noah Chalifoux Over the past year, Local Leadership United (LLU) has engaged over 50 local governments in conversations about the Unregulated Drug Poisoning Crisis, harm reduction and community health.[...]

International Overdose Awareness Day 2022

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event held each year to raise awareness and end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief[...]