Trey Helten
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.
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Trey Helten became a famous figure in the Downtown Eastside, known for his work helping others during the opioid crisis.
The heroic life and tragic death of Trey Helten
Canada· 2025-05-24Trey Helten was a prominent advocate for drug users in Vancouver who died at the age of 42.
Trey Helten, prominent advocate for drug users, has diedCanada· 2025-04-24
Trey Helten spent 10 years homeless and using drugs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside before becoming the manager of an overdose prevention site.
Opinion: Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose crisisCanada· 2025-03-28
