Hi everyone. Although we appear to be emerging from COVID (finally), I'm still interested in collecting your experiences about adapting to COVID during the pandemic. This was mainly aimed at people who deal with behavioral addictions, but other voices would be of interest to... in addtion to survey questions, there are comment sections where you can express your views..

Research and knowledge exchange opportunity

Dear EENet Connect members:

Behavioural and technical competencies describe the necessary behaviours, skills and knowledge required for both regulated and unregulated professionals who work with people who use substances.

CONNECTING, ORGANIZING, ACTIVATING!

The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery is excited to announce the 35th annual Alternatives Conference, to be held virtually over four non-consecutive days:

Thursday July 8th, Saturday July 10th, Thursday July 15th, and Saturday July 17th.

L'équipe de YWHO développe une opportunité de formation pour les fournisseurs de services dans les carrefours de YWHO et dans le secteur général de la santé mentale des jeunes à travers l'Ontario. La formation aidera les fournisseurs de services à acquérir des compétences pour mieux soutenir les jeunes (12 à 25 ans) aux prises avec des problèmes de consommation de substances et de santé mentale.

Employment & Social Development Canada is inviting all Canadians to contribute to the development of Canada's first Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

The goals of the plan are:

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is seeking proposals for a literature review on cannabis vaping among youth.

Access the complete RFP here.

The Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) Provincial Office is excited to share an opportunity for communities across Ontario to submit applications to implement YWHO’s youth-facing data platform in emerging integrated youth services networks that are not currently funded by YWHO. The resource envelope is $25,000 for each site, plus technology and implementation support over one year. This initiative is funded by philanthropy. We hope that you will consider applying, and circulate this opportunity widely within your networks.

Frayme is thrilled to launch the Learning Through Living (LTL): Applied Research Grant Program to embed lived expertise from youth and/or caregivers in youth mental health and substance use (YMHSU) research.

How much money does cannabis bring into the Canadian economy?

And how much does it cost us in terms of health care, policing, and other services?

Please share news of our survey in your networks.

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So many of our siblings with disabilities are living in or near poverty. The Sibling Collaborative, wants to help you improve the financial security of your sibling with a disability – both today and in the future.

But in order to create relevant resources on topics like financial planning, disability benefits, estate planning and communicating with your family, we need your input.