In the wake of the recent International Overdose Awareness Day, Victoria is hosting the nationally recognized Recovery Day on Sept. 16.
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The day has been celebrated nationally since 2012 and is hosted by almost 50 cities in Canada throughout September. However, itB次元官网网址檚 not been easy to get the event going in Victoria.
Last year, two separate organizations backed out of hosting Recovery Day, so Chase, a frontline worker helping those battling homelessness and addictions, stepped in as an organizer with a monthB次元官网网址檚 notice.
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The event will host information booths from various support groups, food and coffee for everyone to enjoy, and resources for people to use for their own recovery, or for someone they care for.
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The free event happens Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Centennial Square.
This Sunday (Sept. 9) a car wash will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gorge Vale Automotive, 944 Craigflower Rd., with hot dogs and coffee also for sale.
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