In this video created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Jes, a community harm reduction support navigator and peer support worker, and Melinda, a primary care nurse practitioner, explore the stigma that people who use substances often meet when accessing health services, and what direct health service providers can do to reduce it and improve the quality

I came across this resource, which may be useful to some of the groups on EENet Connect: The Communities of Practice Playbook - A playbook to collectively run and develop communities of practice.

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.

WHERE / WHO WERE YOU BEFORE COLONIZATION?

The Black Mental Wealth Experience is excited about this Panel Discussion that intends to plant roots of our individual, communal, and societal identity in the understanding of who / where we were as a People, BEFORE COLONIZATION.

Prejudices That Impact LGBTQ+ People

June 17, 2022 @ 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Marco Posadas, MSW, RSW

Utilizing Ontario's Human Rights Code to Support Clients facing Discrimination

April 26, 2022 @ 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Marci Gray, MSW, RSW

Created in 2013, MINDFEST is a mental health fair that raises awareness about mental health and battles stigma by encouraging discussions about mental illness.

MINDFEST IS A FREE EVENT

Discrimination is Trauma: Trauma-Informed Care Approaches for Supporting Marginalized Populations

March 4, 2022 @ 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Uppala Chandrasekera, MSW, RSW

CBT Approaches for Racial Trauma

February 16, 2022 @ 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Presented by: Dr. Sanjay Rao, MBBS, MD, FRCPsych, FRCPC, MBA

Racial trauma has an impact on people's identity. A cognitive behavioural approach combining the social psychology of racism, psychological impact of discrimination and a systematic approach to rebuilding identity despite adversity will be outlined in this workshop..

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!

Stigma of dementia is one of the greatest issues for people with dementia and their care partners. It can lead to depression, low self-esteem, social isolation, and a decreased quality of life. Research shows that people fear dementia more than stroke, cancer, and heart disease combined. Despite this knowledge, few studies focus on actions to address stigma of dementia.  

A virtual livestream and in-person event at Ottawa City Hall, organized by Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA).  https://capsa.ca/

A one-hour, educational session that examines the mental health and well-being challenges Black Canadians face: Understanding and addressing anti-Black racism in all forms is an essential competency. However, in order for these efforts to be effective, there must be a foundational level of knowledge about what anti-Black racism is and the many factors that contribute to racialized outcomes.

Participants will:

Youth Living Well is an interpersonal skills-building group for youth and young adults aged 14 to 29 who are affected by mood disorders and related issues.