Prevent overdose: free naloxone training at Peace Point OPS
The new Peace Point Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) is offering FREE naloxone training for anyone who has someone in their life who is at risk of overdose.
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SOURCES to oversee new overdose prevention site in White Rock
Fraser Health has opened a new overdose prevention site (OPS) in White Rock, named Peace Point, that will help support people in South Surrey and White Rock who use substances and connect them with the health services they need. Sources Community Resources Society, which has delivered Substance Use Services in the community for decades, will oversee the OPS. Overdose prevention sites aim to prevent drug overdoses and overdose deaths, and reduce the adverse health, social and economic consequences associated with substance use.
Massive Scale-Up in Mental Health Resources Needed
Global mental health agencies have a common message for this year’s World Mental Health Day on October 10th – invest in a massive scale-up of resources to meet the needs of a world suffering through a pandemic. “We are already seeing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s mental…
Food Bank Distribution Hours changing August 17
Effective Monday August 17, 2020, the distribution hours at Sources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank and Sources Langley Food Bank will change to the following:
Breakfast Fundraiser for White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank
Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and advisories against social gatherings, the Rotary Clubs’ Breakfast Fundraiser for the Sources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank, originally scheduled for March 21, is postponed. The new date is September 19. Thank you for your understanding.
Community Christmas Day Dinner
Come share the warmth of Christmas with neighbours, family, and friends. Enjoy a traditional holiday meal surrounded by songs and cheer. White Rock and South Surrey’ s Community Christmas Day Dinner is now in its 40th year.
Shred for Food Bank
Join Semiahmoo Shopping Centre and the Surrey Firefighters from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 14 for safe and secure on-site document shredding through Super Save Shredding!
Overdose on the Peninsula: The Crisis is Here
On June 5, come join a conversation for local solutions to the overdose crisis. Your perspective will inform the South Surrey/White Rock Overdose Community Action Team’s substance use and overdose strategies to end the crisis. This group provides focused, multi-sectoral action-oriented strategies that are inclusive of all partners and tailored to community needs. *
Frontline Voices Spring Concert, “Song of Love”
Surrey’ s Christian community choir, Frontline Voices, is returning to White Rock Baptist Church on Sunday May 5, 2019 for their annual spring concert, “ Song of Love. ”
Update to Employment Services
The organization providing WorkBC Employment Services in your community is changing. We regret to inform you that as of April 1, 2019, SOURCES will no longer be providing WorkBC Employment Services in South Surrey/White Rock and Cloverdale. Please go to www. WorkBC. ca to find your nearest Service Provider.