City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis
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The City of Vancouver is out with 23 recommendations to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Stewart highlighted three key strategies for the task force.
Sarah Blyth, Founding Member of the Overdose Prevention Society and Community Action Team member, then spoke to the media about her thoughts on the recommendations being put forth today.
Vancouver Fire Chief Darrell Reid was also present at the media briefing today. He spoke about impact the opioid crisis has had on emergency response workers.
However, Chief Reid says that Vancouver officials have made progress in combating the opioid crisis.
The project will cost the city $500,000 and it is calling on the province for $2.7 million in funding.The report goes to council on Thursday.
The City of Vancouver is out with 23 recommendations to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Stewart highlighted three key strategies for the task force.
Sarah Blyth, Founding Member of the Overdose Prevention Society and Community Action Team member, then spoke to the media about her thoughts on the recommendations being put forth today.
Vancouver Fire Chief Darrell Reid was also present at the media briefing today. He spoke about impact the opioid crisis has had on emergency response workers.
However, Chief Reid says that Vancouver officials have made progress in combating the opioid crisis.
The project will cost the city $500,000 and it is calling on the province for $2.7 million in funding.
The report goes to council on Thursday.