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Overdose Prevention Site at Powell River CRC

  • 4752 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3A6

Overdose prevention sites are safe spaces where teams of trained staff monitor people who use illicit drugs while they use to help prevent and recover from overdoses.

How to access

  • Drop in

    Drop in during regular hours to access our services.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

VCH provides clinical support and harm reduction supplies. PREP Community Programs, a local not-for-profit agency staffs the site. 

The service is funded by VCH and Powell River's Community Action Team (CAT) with members from 67 local organizations, including municipal government, Tla'amin Nation, first responders, frontline community agencies, experts, residents and families with lived experience.

Powell River Community Resource Centre (CRC)

Offers drop-in support and resources to adult community members of Powell River, including those that are marginalized and at risk. Vancouver Coastal Health funds the overdose prevention site in this location.

Supervised Consumption & Overdose Prevention Sites

Supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites are safe spaces where teams of trained staff monitor people who use illicit drugs while they use to help prevent and recover from overdoses.