Education Series • Safety & Care
Harm Reduction
With a range of topics, let us help guide you through Bass Coast as safely as possible.
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Our Approach
Why
Harm
Reduction?
Because harm reduction is community care.
When we say harm reduction, we mean creating and normalizing access to information, supplies, actions, policies, and relationships that can help reduce the risks associated with substance use.
Our goal is to empower our peers to positively influence their own health and safety by providing some tools and information regarding harm reduction, and will do so leading up to and throughout Bass Coast Festival through education for and communication to our community around safer partying.
We want everyone to have positive experiences at Bass Coast Festival for years to come. Our community is rich with skills, experience and knowledge in this area, and each year we bring like-minded, caring people together to do this work at the festival..
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Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling with their relationship with substances, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
BC211 — free information and referrals to social services including treatment and detox. www.bc211.ca
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services www.bcmhsus.ca
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Six topics
Education
Series
01
Consent
Understanding consent culture, communication, and creating safer spaces on the dance floor and throughout the festival.Read more
02
Water
Hydration guidance, access to water stations, and how to stay safe in the heat during long dancing sessions.
03
Safer Consumption
Practical guidance on reducing risks if you choose to consume substances, including dosing, timing, and knowing your limits.
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Feet
Taking care of your feet during long festival days — blister prevention, footwear advice, and when to take breaks.
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Reset Resort
Our on-site sanctuary space for rest, recovery, and support — a calm refuge when you need to step away from the action.
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Substance Checking
Access to on-site drug checking services including FTIR testing, so you can make more informed decisions about what you consume.
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Watch & learn
Video
Series
Harm reduction • ep. 1
What is Harm Reduction
Harm reduction • ep. 2
What is Harm Reduction (part 2)
Harm reduction • ep. 3
What should i bring to Bass Coast?
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Bass Coast
Safe Coast
Follow our harm reduction team on Instagram for education, updates, and resources before and during the festival.
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