Substance Users Society Teaching Advocacy Instead of Neglect is qathet Regional Districts drug user advocacy group. We are a peer based group that meets regularly to talk about issues faced by people who use drugs and collectively solve these issues to improve the lives of peers in our region. We improve lives through connection, communication, education, advocacy and harm reduction. Our OPS is staffed by trained peers and medical personnel. We value the lived experience of our peer workers and the guidance they offer. Our professional relationships are built on mutual respect and humility.