People in Dawson Creek who are at risk of harm or victimization are benefiting from a $50,000 grant to implement a Safe Community Situation Table, a community-based model bringing together a diverse range of front-line workers to deliver better, quicker access to services.

“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,” said Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Public safety challenges are best addressed through a collaborative, co-ordinated and community-based approach. That’s why having these essential stakeholders at the table is so critical to getting people in crisis the supports they need.”

The Dawson Creek Safe Community Situation Table will launch this year, comprised of community partners and agencies from the health, law enforcement, education, human services and non-profit sectors. The partners will meet weekly to address issues pertaining to their community, such as mental health and addictions, homelessness, poverty, violent repeat offending and survival crime.

“Keeping our community safe means working together,” said Darcy Dober, mayor of Dawson Creek. “This funding helps bring local partners to the same table so we can step in earlier and better support people facing tough situations. It’s about connecting people to the help they need and making Dawson Creek a stronger, more caring community.”