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Supporting Peer Educators – a Toolkit
This toolkit was conceived as part of knowledge translation for “Learning from the Experiences of Recovery College Peer Educators and Program Organizers to Inform the Implementation of a Transformative Model of Mental Health and Substance Use Care at Vancouver Coastal Health”, a Vancouver BC based research project.
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Off the Map – Anthology Launch and Reading
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Free event – Beyond Impossible – Navigating stigma through stories of strength
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Stand up for Mental Health – Wants you to be funny!
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In the Know Newsletter – March 2025
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Job Opportunity – Peer Support Worker at Steps Services
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Mental Health First Aid Training April 24 & 25, 2025
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Job Opportunity – Recovery Advocate
Come work as a Recovery Advocate with Vancouver Junction Community Centre at Vancouver Coastal Health
Start: ASAP
Permanent Part-time position – 17.5 hours/week (0.48FTE)
Hours of work: 6-month initial contract with potential to renew
Salary Details – The salary range for this position is CAD $31.54/Hr. – CAD $33.28/Hr.
Location of Work: Vancouver Junction Community Centre at Robert & Lily Lee Community Health Centre (1669 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC). Additional worksites may include (but not limited to): Three Bridges Community Health Centre, Detox, Daytox, VCH Withdrawal Management, 312 Main, R2R Stabilization Unit, and Onsite.
A Driver’s License is a requirement of this position.
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World Bipolar Day – Ask Me Anything (AMA) online event
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7th Annual Crest.BD AMA Event – starts 10am on March 19 2025!
AMA on Reddit – World Bipolar Day event on Mar 19 2025 starts at 10am PST hosted by Crest.BD
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Are you creative? PERCH Journal – call for submissions
The PERCH Journal is a creative arts journal with a focus on mental health themes and original voices. This is a peer-reviewed open call, and all are welcome to submit! The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2025.
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