About

Founder & Executive Director
Desiree Surowski

Penticton+ Overdose
Prevention Society

P+OPS was created as a community response to growing needs in the South Okanagan-Similkameen during the ongoing War on Drugs and Toxic Drug Crisis. COVID-19 border closures and travel restrictions have resulted in the greatest challenges to date of drug toxicity, and the most overdoses ever seen throughout the world.

Desiree Surowski is the Founder and Executive Director of Penticton Overdose Prevention Society. Desiree grew up in Penticton, and as someone with Lived Experience of substance use, she brings strong expertise to the field of Harm Reduction. She has over 10 years of experience working with Non-Profits in support services and case management.