Trey Helten

Trey Helten

activist Canada

Trey Helten is a former homeless individual who became a passionate advocate for harm reduction in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. After experiencing a decade of drug use and homelessness, he found sobriety and dedicated his life to managing an overdose prevention site, where he created a welcoming environment for those in need. Known for his radical empathy and unwavering commitment to the community, Trey has been a lifeline for many, providing care and support even during his own struggles with burnout and relapse.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
27,342
Power
1,223$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 38,005,238 27,342 $1,700,000 1,223$
Totals 1 38,005,238 27,342 $1,700,000 1,223$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Trey Helten became a famous figure in the Downtown Eastside, known for his work helping others during the opioid crisis. 9

The Globe and Mail: The heroic life and tragic death of Trey Helten

Canada Canada: Trey Helten spent 10 years homeless and using drugs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside before becoming the manager of an overdose prevention site. 9

The Globe and Mail: Opinion: Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose crisis