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Before he died, Nelson’s Michael Guy relied on a now-closed support centre

Michael Guy was among a record number of people to die of drug poisonings in Nelson last year
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Michael Guy looks on as his brother Stefan holds one of Michael’s children. Michael died of toxic drug poisoning in Nelson in June 2023. Photo courtesy Guy family

For nearly three decades, Michael Guy’s family did everything they could to keep him alive.

His mother Judith advocated for him in doctor appointments, made daily calls to outreach workers and travelled the province to help him get off the streets.

Michael’s older brother, Stefan, worked extra hours to pay for food, winter clothing and the occasional hostel so he wouldn’t be spending every night on the street.

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Tyler Harper

About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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