Port Alberni Community Action Team

Participants - Pre-Walk Briefing Session On Thursday, November 28th, 2024, the Port Alberni Community Action Team (CAT) proudly hosted a Walk With Me event, bringing our community together to shine a light on the realities of the toxic drug crisis. Held on a crisp fall morning, the event began with a warm gathering in our briefing session, where participants shared stories, listened, and prepared to embark on a journey of understanding. The Walk With Me program is more than just a stroll through town. It’s an opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes, fostering empathy and breaking down the stigma surrounding substance use. Guided by heartfelt stories from people with lived and living experience, participants learned about the real challenges faced by those navigating addiction, mental health struggles, and systemic barriers. In Port Alberni, the toxic drug crisis has touched many lives, and events like this remind us of the power of community. Over coffee and heartfelt conversati...