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.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, the overdose crisis and decriminalization BC declared a state of emergency in March 2020 due to COVID-19. That month, 112 people died of an overdose in BC.[...]
The City of Langley and Township of Langley are collaborating to reduce stigma and enhance harm reduction initiatives in Langley. In March 2020, they received a Municipal Community Wellness and[...]
ANKORS has released new Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) videos! Nelson Fentanyl Task Force collaborated in funding of this series with ANKORS (through Community Action Initiative). Thanks to everyone who was[...]
COVID-19 Harm Reduction Resources With two converging crises in Canada (COVID-19 and drug poisoning), the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition has compiled resources and guidance for people who use drugs and[...]
Written by: Jennifer Alsop, Manager of Policy and Evaluation In January of this year, on unceded Squamish, Tseil-Waututh, and Musqueam lands, CAI welcomed Rain Daniels and Chelsey Branch to guide[...]
During this time of great uncertainty, many in the not-for-profit sector are grappling with COVID-19 planning and response. While we are still trying to understand the full impact of the[...]
Rural and Indigenous Overdose Action Exchange The Rural and Indigenous Overdose Action Exchange (ODAX) report is out! Taking place on October 1-2, 2019, ODAX 2019 was the first gathering to[...]
Tracy and Amber M from OPEN ESC on Vancouver Co-Op Radio On October 31st, Tracy and Amber M, two peer front-line workers and members of OPEN’s Evaluation Steering Committee, were[...]
This month, Malcolm Tourangeau and Chris Livingstone joined us at the CAI office to answer questions about their work as members of CAI’s Overdose Prevention and Education Network (OPEN) Evaluation[...]
Know Your Rights Handbook: A guide for people who rely on public space In July 2019, Pivot Legal Society published “Know Your Rights”, a toolkit designed for people who rely[...]
