Community Engagement

Toward the Heart – Harm Reduction Workshops and Training
Toward the Heart offers ongoing harm reduction workshops, Naloxone training, and community outreach events across British Columbia. Check their calendar for updates on local and virtual events focused on overdose prevention, safe use practices, and community engagement.
https://towardtheheart.com/events

BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) – Training & Events
BCCSU provides professional training sessions, public workshops, and conferences on substance use, harm reduction, and addiction treatment, often aimed at healthcare providers, harm reduction workers, and community members.
https://www.bccsu.ca/events/

Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) – Advocacy and Community Events
CDPC hosts events focused on drug policy reform, harm reduction education, and community mobilization, including panels, advocacy training, and public forums.
CDPC Events

https://www.drugpolicy.ca/events/

Foundry BC – Youth Harm Reduction and Mental Health Events
Foundry BC organizes youth-focused events, including harm reduction workshops, mental health discussions, and wellness days for young people aged 12-24 across BC.

https://foundrybc.ca/get-involved/events/ 

Toward the Heart – Volunteer and Advocate Opportunities
Offers volunteer and advocacy roles for those passionate about harm reduction, including community outreach, Naloxone training, and policy advocacy.
https://towardtheheart.com/get-involved

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Volunteer Programs
CMHA offers volunteer opportunities in mental health and harm reduction outreach, including peer support and event assistance.
https://cmha.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/

Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
VANDU, a peer-led organization, invites volunteers for outreach, peer education, and harm reduction advocacy in support of people who use drugs.
VANDU – Get Involved

Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) – Harm Reduction Advocacy
CDPC supports harm reduction advocacy through policy reform campaigns, community mobilization, and educational initiatives.
https://www.drugpolicy.ca/get-involved/

Reddit – Harm Reduction Community
An active community on Reddit where users discuss harm reduction practices, ask questions, and share experiences in a supportive environment.
Reddit – Harm Reduction Community

Bluelight Forum – Harm Reduction Discussion
A well-established forum focused on harm reduction, substance use, and mental health. Members can join topic-specific threads and connect with others.
Bluelight Harm Reduction Forum

HeretoHelp BC – Mental Health and Substance Use Discussion Board
A moderated discussion board for harm reduction strategies related to mental health and substance use, supported by BC-based mental health organizations.
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/forum

Drugs-Forum – Harm Reduction and Substance Use Community
Drugs-Forum is a harm reduction-focused platform with international membership, discussing strategies, sharing experiences, and offering peer support.
Drugs-Forum Harm Reduction