Helping our Vulnerable

How the City is helping our vulnerable

The City wants to work with federal and provincial ministries to take immediate action to help our vulnerable citizens. Read the full media release from May 13, 2021 here.

• The City is petitioning the RCMP National Headquarters to ensure the local detachment's staffing shortages are rectified.

• Health officials are being asked to consider an overdose prevention site in Trail as well as enhancement of the full suite of supportive services offered such as additional outreach support, addiction services, and counselling resources.

• The Province of BC is being petitioned to move forward with the provision of supportive housing as the City’s homeless shelter is unable to provide the level of service that is required for our community of vulnerable residents.  

• The City is also working with other organizations to assess the following: regular downtown street and alley flushing (in progress); increased lighting and security cameras downtown; graffiti removal; and, consideration of the placement of port-o-potties in the downtown core with the possibility of a long-term plan to construct permanent downtown public washrooms.

How concerned citizens can help

• The City of Trail has sent letters to federal and provincial government ministries asking for immediate assistance. 

Concerned citizens and business operators are being encouraged to send form letters to elected representatives, government officials and Interior Health voicing the need for urgent intervention to help the Trail’s most vulnerable residents.

• A full contact list for general lobbying is available here.
• A sample form letter for citizen's use for general lobbying is available here.
• A full contact list for lobbying specifically for supportive housing and complex care housing is available here.
• A sample form letter for citizen's use specifically for supportive housing and complex care housing is available here.

Stopping the stigma

Make the connection. Have the conversation. Stop the stigma.

Sometimes, people experiencing addiction may feel like everything is on them – staying safer, reaching out, getting help. There are ways you can support the people in your life. It’s time for compassionate connection. Have the conversation.  Learn more at www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca 

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Supporting loved ones in the West Kootenay 

Holding Hope

Holding Hope, a virtual Moms Stop the Harm support group, provides support and education to family members who are supporting loved ones with substance use challenges.

• It is an opportunity to learn about resources in your community and feel less isolated by meeting with others who understand your journey. 
• For contact information, see the attached poster.

Healing Hearts

Have you lost a loved one to substance abuse? 

• Healing Hearts is a free peer facilitated grief Moms Stop the Harm support group for individuals, families and friends who are have lost loved ones to help them cope with journey from grief to healing. Meetings are monthly and held in online virtual format. 
• For contact information, see the attached poster.