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Drug Checking at Powell River Community Resource Centre (CRC)

  • 4752 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3A6

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to determine what is in their substances and potentially take action to reduce the risk of any associated harms.

In collaboration with community partners, free, anonymous drug-checking services are available in Vancouver and other communities across Vancouver Coastal Health.

How to access

  • Walk in

    Walk in during regular hours and speak with a staff member to access drug-checking 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.

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.

Drug Checking

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to determine what is in their substances and potentially take action to reduce the risk of any associated harms.