Trey Helten stands inside the Overdose Prevention Society in December of 2021. He pulls open his jacket to show a black hoody with the message: “Shoot dope. Fuck the cops.”

Episode 53: Goodbye Ashtrey



We lost another soldier from the front lines. Trey Helten, longtime manager of the Overdose Prevention Society and all around harm reduction hero on the Downtown Eastside, has died at 42. Trey saved hundreds of lives. He was a friend to Crackdown and often helped connect us with community members. He was featured on the show twice. Today we’re listening back to both segments. 

Trey, we’re heartbroken. Rest in power.