The Ashtrey Opens Door to Recovery | Vancouver News

A new community hub called The Ashtrey is set to open in the Downtown Eastside on July sixth, honoring the legacy of Trey Helten, a beloved advocate who passed away last year. This full-service day center offers food, showers, laundry, and immediate access to detox and recovery programs — all with zero barriers to entry. Designed to meet people where they’re at, it features recovery navigators and is funded to provide a 90-day program on-demand, cutting down wait times that often derail recovery. Plus, it’s hiring from within the community, training recovered individuals in first aid and mental health response while helping them build resumes and careers. More than a building, The Ashtrey is a living tribute to compassion, community, and the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e4b603a66099600