Boyle Street Community Services

08/31/2026

In 2025 in Edmonton, one person died from drug poisoning every 11 hours. Over the past decade, more than 5,000 people have died from drug poisoning in our city.

Our latest article looks at what is driving Edmonton's drug poisoning crisis, why some people face greater risks, and how harm reduction keeps people alive.

Read it here:

The drug poisoning and overdose crisis in Edmonton is preventable. Boyle Street's approach starts - but doesn't end - with harm reduction.

08/26/2026

“I’ll never forget those two ladies. They saved my life.” – Community Member

The 24/7 Crisis Diversion program provides a city-wide, non-emergency crisis response service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In hundreds of cases each year, the 24/7 Crisis Diversion program delivers life-saving action.

Read more about how 24/7 Crisis Diversion makes Edmonton safer:https://crisisdiversionedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalyst-24-7-Outcome-based-SROI-Report-June-2026-FINAL.pdf

Partners: Boyle Street Community Services , CMHA-Edmonton , Hope Mission

08/24/2026

In one week - on August 31 - join Boyle Street Community Services and our Streetworks health services team in Churchill Square for International Overdose Awareness Day.

- Where: Churchill Square
- When: August 31, 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Together, we will remember loved ones lost to drug poisonings, and Streetworks is offering free, practical training on how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone.

A donation to Boyle Street supports essential programs and services like Streetworks that help community members access resources, build relationships, and move toward miyo-pimâtisiwin - the good life. Donate here: https://ow.ly/65Uh50ZEPx9

08/21/2026

Boyle Street is honoured and grateful to again be a recipient charity for the Climbing for Change challenge hosted by Climbing for Change Canada!

- Create or join a team (or go solo)
- Start fundraising
- Join us on September 26 at Rabbit Hill to climb the equivalent height of famous peaks like Everest, Logan, or Matterhorn

Sign up and start fundraising today: climbingforchange.ca

08/18/2026

Please join us on Thursday, September 10 for an after-hours okimaw peyesew kamik Community Engagement Evening. The evening will include a tour of the building and then an information and discussion session.

This will be a make-up session from our postponed tour this past July 28.

PLEASE NOTE the following change: the event will run from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Reserve your place here before registration fills up: September 10, 2026: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xyMP9MZ5XJ

08/14/2026

Our pet food bank is open every Wednesday from 10AM - 12PM at okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre).

We believe that everyone deserves to have an animal companion that is loved and healthy, and our service helps keep people united with their pets.

You can donate pet food or supplies directly by emailing [email protected].

And you can support all our services - including the pet food bank and community wellness connection program – by donating here: https://ow.ly/aFQQ50ZyemB

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Independent Report: “We can say with confidence that the social return on investment ratio for 24/7 Crisis Diversion is over 6:1. This means that at least $6 in social value is being created for every $1 spent.” – Catalyst Research & Development
The 24/7 Crisis Diversion program provides a city-wide, non-emergency crisis response service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The program supports people experiencing crises related to homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, and other complex social issues, while also helping reduce demand on emergency services.

Read more about how 24/7 Crisis Diversion makes Edmonton safer:https://crisisdiversionedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalyst-24-7-Outcome-based-SROI-Report-June-2026-FINAL.pdf

Partners: Boyle Street Community Services , CMHA-Edmonton , Hope Mission

08/11/2026

Sign up for a Boyle Street Academy of Understanding (BSAU) session! We are hosting 'Understanding Vulnerability, Part 1" on August 14 at okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre). The session goes from 12 - 2PM.

RSVP here: https://ow.ly/SSgG50ZyapR

What to expect in this session:

- Who is Boyle Street
- Context of Poverty and Homelessness
- Interacting with Vulnerable Community Members
- Resources and Takeaways
- Questions

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/10/2026

On August 31, join Boyle Street Community Services and our Streetworks health services team in Churchill Square for International Overdose Awareness Day.

- Where: Churchill Square
- When: August 31, 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Streetworks will honour the people lost to drug poisoning while offering free, practical training on how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone. This is the fifth year Streetworks has hosted the event.

Streetworks staff bring life-saving health and harm reduction support to people across our community. Their work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves access to care.

You can help strengthen this work. A donation to Boyle Street supports the essential programs and services, like Streetworks, that help community members access resources, build relationships, and move toward miyo-pimâtisiwin - the good life.

Donate here to support our work: https://ow.ly/EB1950Zy7Nr