Thank you everyone for your continued support and questions related to COVID and our work to serve those most vulnerable in our Community. We would like to share with you an update about what we are doing at the shelter to protect our clients and our community. “Our Home on 8th”, the Overdose Prevention Site,…
Just recently, John Douglas and Wes Hewitt from the Port Alberni Shelter Society visited the recovery community of San Patrignano. Their goal was to learn what makes this recovery model so successful, and how could they bring this inspiration back to Port Alberni. The residents at San Patrignano Community stay an average of 3-4 years…
Is addiction a criminal issue or a health issue? What should local business owners know about opioids and crime? Join us for a dinner & discussion featuring former Port Alberni Mayor and Special Projects Coordinator for the Port Alberni Shelter Society, John Douglas. Your Business & Crime: The Opioid Dialogue Wednesday, November 27 5:30pm Best…
Fresh and local produce is better for you and your community! Did you know Shelter Farm has an online market? You can join this Facebook Group and place your orders by messaging them through Facebook. They have two pickup locations: Wednesday 6:00pm- 9:00pm at the Arrowsmith View Market (the booth is located in front of…
Port Alberni Shelter Society Project Coordinator, John Douglas, was recently featured in the Vancouver Sun! The article highlighted John’s recent trip to Portugal, and more specifically his report, “Working Towards a Solution, Resolving the Case Between Crime & Addiction”. The paper was based on his personal thoughts and experience working within the fields of social…
This past spring, John Douglas our Community Engagement & Special Projects Coordinator, attended the international harm reduction conference in Porto, Portugal. His report is now available online for your interest: Addictions Portugal Report 1.5
If you’re enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, you may have the Port Alberni Shelter Society to thank for the fresh produce. Summer is finally here and Shelter Farms’ gardens are bursting with kale, lettuce, microgreens and root vegetables. They’re all being served up by participating restaurants in Port Alberni. Shelter Farm is a…
This past Monday, June 3, 2019, the national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls in Canada released a final report. The report provides details about the root causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls. It puts forward a total of 231 calls for justice for government, various institutions and all levels…
Just 10 minutes from Port Alberni is 140 acres of land that grows more than just produce. It grows opportunities and hope. Shelter Farm is a social enterprise, a business operated by The Port Alberni Shelter Society. In addition to growing sustainable salad greens, root vegetables and fruits, Shelter Farm is home to the “market…
Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Mental Health Week takes place the first full week in May. This year’s message is “Get loud about what mental health really is.” Why should we talk about mental health? Many Canadians confuse the terms mental health and mental illness and use them interchangeably. This confusion contributes to…