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Vernon art exhibit aims to fight stigma surrounding the toxic drug crisis (Vernon)
- The exhibit titled Expressions from the Front Lines: A Journey through the Toxic Drug Crisis features artistic expressions from community members and runs until Aug. 28, 2025, at Gallery Vertigo in Vernon.
- This project is supported by multiple organizations, including the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and the Vernon Arts Centre.
- Keri Locheed, an IH peer coordinator, stated that the exhibit aims to destigmatize substance use and honor victims of the toxic drug crisis.
- Cheryl Jackson, an IH peer volunteer, expressed the desire for the exhibit to highlight the talent and value of community members who use drugs.
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Vernon art exhibit aims to fight stigma surrounding the toxic drug crisis (Vernon)
An art exhibit highlighting the toxic drug crisis is currently being featured at both the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library and Gallery Vertigo. The project is put on by peer volunteers from the Vernon Downtown Mental Health and Substance Use Centre in recognition of International Overd...
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