Posted On: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Ribbon Community now offers case management for newcomer women living with HIV and their families, across the province! Ribbon Community is introducing Tova Krause, new case manager with Ribbon. She will work remotely with newcomer women anywhere in the province, providing support with housing, food security, navigating and advocacy within systems, finding resources, connect clients… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, November 18th, 2024
Join us December 18 from 10-11 AM Pacific time for this new webinar. Register now. People who use substances often experience stigma and discrimination when accessing health and social services. This failing of the system can lead to folks not accessing and/or disconnecting from care and support. A recent study applied the concept of culturally… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Via World Hepatitis Testing Week The first ever World Hepatitis Testing Week starts on November 18th, and we’re excited to see the campaign gaining momentum globally. If you haven’t finalized your plans for it yet, don’t panic – here are three simple ways to support the movement! 1. Watch and share our new campaign… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Via CAAN CAAN is pleased to announce a call for applications to join The Warrior Society Committees, which operate under the guidance of the Visionary Director of Indigenous Practitioner (VDIP) and okimaw (CEO) of CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks. These committees are essential in addressing the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and communities, particularly concerning… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Via the Public Health Agency of Canada On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the increase in mpox cases (previously called monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries, as well as the emergence of a new sub-lineage of clade I mpox virus (clade Ib) a… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
This year the Vancouver Liver Forum has combined with GI and IBD meetings to create the ‘Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum’. This forum is taking place on the unceded ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in what’s colonially called Vancouver, on November 25 and 26, 2024. Please see attached agenda for the… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 28th, 2024
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 34th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, May 1-4 2025. Topics fall under CAHR’s four tracks: Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences and Social Sciences. An additional oral abstract session will once again be offered with a focus on Key Populations. For information on… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Community Organizer Job Description Location: VANDU offices, 380 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Remote or on site: On-site Contract type: 35 hours / week, days TBD Wage: $25/hr Benefits: Health spending account, paid sick days Apply by: end of day Nov 1, 2024 Role and Organization Overview The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU),… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre is looking for an Outreach Worker! Position Overview: Outreach Worker The Outreach Worker works in a team of two Outreach Workers and collaboratively with other agency staff as well as community partners to deliver the following activities: Provide case management services through a harm reduction lens to people who use… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Blood Ties is looking for a full-time Harm Reduction Worker at the Supervised Consumption Site (SCS). Blood Ties operates the Yukon’s first Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) in partnership with Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services. The SCS provides a safe and confidential space for people to consume their drugs and has one of the only… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre is seeking a Program Manager Position Overview: The Program Manager provides guidance and direction to front line employees at Blood Ties who are delivering outreach, supports, and case management in harm reduction, health and wellness, and housing services for people who use substances, people experiencing housing insecurity, people living with… Read more »
