An overdose prevention site is being considered for the Cowichan Valley.
North Cowichan Council received a report from Councillor Kate Marsh on behalf of the Sobering and Detox Task Force that is working with Island Health. Marsh says there is a real need for a site like this in the Valley.
Marsh says there are a lot of concerns surrounding these sites and whether they will encourage or increase drug use, but that’s not the case.
There are currently two locations being considered for the site – and there will be public meetings before the location is chosen.
Marsh says their target is to open by June or July this year.
