Funding is coming to the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to help deliver services for people at risk of harm, victimization or committing crime to survive.
The B.C. government announced it’s providing $100,000 to support training and capacity building to help with the long-term success of the Comox Valley’s safe community situation table.
Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Nina Krieger said the situation table in the Comox Valley has demonstrated strong benefits for the community.
“Situation tables support safe communities, ensuring police and front-line responders can access improved services for people in crisis or at risk due to mental health, addiction, brain injuries or other complex needs.”
The Comox Valley table was launched in 2023 and is made up of partners and agencies from the health, law enforcement, education, human services and non-profit sectors.
The partners meet weekly or biweekly to collaborate on preventing risk and assisting people before a crisis and serious injury or incident occurs.
They address issues pertaining to the community, such as mental health and addictions, homelessness, poverty, violent repeat offending and survival crime.
CVRD board chair Will Cole-Hamilton said the community and well-being of residents is the top priority.
“This funding will support and strengthen the Comox Valley situation table to meet the needs of our most vulnerable population by continuing to enhance coordinated services and safety throughout the region.”
In 2025, the table held 30 discussions with the most common risk factors for clients revolving around health, mental health, poverty and basic needs.
The CVRD previously received a $65,000 grant from the province in 2023 to implement the safe community situation table.
Port Hardy is also receiving $100,000 to ensure the long-term success of Port Hardy’s safe community situation table.
