Quinte West launches Mobile Community Resource Unit and Community Cupboard

There is a new service outside the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce office in Trenton.

Quinte West has launched the Mobile Community Resource Unit and Community Cupboard in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot.

Municipal staff have announced in a statement this week, that both are open to residents. The site will be open until September 2nd.

Residents can go to the Mobile Community Resource Unit (MCRU) to learn more about mental health and addiction services and other programs. The team also plans to host drop-in activities and an Overdose Awareness Day event on August 31.

“The MCRU is a key outcome of the City’s Community Safety & Well-Being Plan, and plays an important role in the City’s response to community mental health and addiction issues. We want to ensure residents are aware of the services available in their community and provide opportunities and activities to improve mental health and reduce isolation through the MCRU’s outreach efforts. Through Sept. 2, partnering agencies including the Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre, St. Leonard’s Community Support, Prevention & Residential Services, Quinte West Youth Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, IMPACT team, and others will be on-site at the MRCU on a rotational basis to meet with the public and discuss programs offered locally,” said Laurie Caouette, CSWB Plan Coordinator, in a statement.

Details about the MCRU schedule can be found at quintewest.ca/mcru.

Next to the mobile unit is a new community cupboard that is open 24/7. Residents in need can go and find food and hygiene products.

Those who wish to make a donation can drop-off items at the MCRU unit or contact the City of Quinte West’s Community Safety & Well-Being team at cswb@quintewest.ca.