The Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance is partnering with Toronto Public Health to offer a 2 part webinar series for health and social service providers.
Click here to register for this free webinar on January 26th at 1:00PM EST.
The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviors such as using cannabis can have harmful effects on a developing brain when use (regular and heavy use) begins in adolescence.
Join us as we explore:
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Please join us on Thursday December 22nd 2022 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding the use of opioids and other medications in later life workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:
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Register for this PHO Learning Exchange session to learn about the current context of digital mental health health delivery. The presenters will discuss and introduce population digital mental health tools and how to evaluate and implement digital tools into mental health clinical practice; both through an organizational and individual lens.
Date
Monday, December 5, 2022 | 12:00 - 4:15 PM EST
Location
Hosted via Zoom. Participants will be able to attend online or call in over the phone.
This live-streamed event will be the official launch of our project, several years in the making. Central to the project are the real-life stories of gay men who use drugs and those who provide PnP-related care and support. Anchoring this work is our CME training and other resources on PnP for clinicians, community workers and other providers.
We hope to have as many interested providers join us to learn more about our work, the experiences of our community, and the opportunities available to increase knowledge and develop skills.
How does pre- and peri-natal care intersect with harm reduction and safer supply practices?
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The Harm Reduction Hangouts project (HRH) is a peer support-based harm reduction drop-in series, by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth. As we enter our last month of programming, the team is hosting final consultation circles for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 to share their experiences with HRH drop-ins or, if they haven’t attended, why not/what they would have wanted.
Consultations are set for Wednesday, August 17 from 6-8pm (virtual via Zoom though possibly hybrid based on demand).
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What is Harm Reduction Hangouts?
The HRH virtual drop-ins are a space by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support. Facilitated by our team of peer workers we’re all about harm reduction in a community-centred, non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants will:
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What is Harm Reduction Hangouts?
The HRH virtual drop-ins are a space by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support. Facilitated by our team of peer workers we’re all about harm reduction in a community-centred, non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants will:
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Starting this Wednesday, April 20th, the Harm Reduction Hangouts Drop-In for 2SQTBIPOC youth will be launched! We are open to all 2SQTBIPOC young people 16-21 interested in harm reduction and peer support spaces.
When: April 20th, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Over Zoom
How to register: go to tinyurl.com/HRH-dropin
Have questions? Email YHRT@lumenus.ca for more.
In this webinar, we will be joined by Sarah Crawford of the Umbrella Project at Algonquin College, who will talk to us about harm reduction, substance use, and the incredible work the Umbrella Project has done to create a safer space on campus to discuss the impact of alcohol and other drugs.
Learn more and register today!
In partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and the Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC), the Peer Advisory Committee of the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy is offering an opportunity to meet with Guy Felicella on March 16th, 7-8:30pm to explore the role of addiction peer support.
DrinkSmart has developed an Ontario-wide campaign to support the important community message to always drive sober.
Campaign: drivesober.ca
Contest Dates: March 1 - 25, 2022
This campaign is designed to be peer-led. Your community/student groups can use the eToolKit, resources, $1,000 contest, and creative assets to create your own outreach and start the conversations directly with your community.
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The Harm Reduction Hangouts project (HRH) is an upcoming peer support-based harm reduction drop-in series, by and for 2SQTBIPOC youth. As we get ready to begin programming, the team is launching a survey and hosting consultation circles for 2SQTBIPOC youth 16-21 to share what they want and need in a virtual drop-in space.
The survey is open until February 18th and eligible young people will also have the chance to win 1 of 5 $30 gift cards by going to tinyurl.com/HRH-survey.
Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle?
If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you covered!
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar: February 8, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Adina Hauser, MSW, RSW and Joanna Seel, MSW
Has COVID-19 effected a youth’s gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?
