Category: Peer Leadership

Pivot Legal Society position paper calls for the elimination of involuntary treatment in BC

Posted On: Friday, March 24th, 2023

  News release via Pivot Legal Society Pivot Legal Society has released a new position paper, Involuntary Treatment: Criminalization by another name. The paper comes amid government movement toward the expansion of involuntary treatment in BC, including by Premier David Eby and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside. Recent rumblings from municipal, provincial,… Read more »

Eight Weeks of Education with PAICE

Posted On: Friday, March 24th, 2023

    Education & up-to-date information on: PAICE Program, 3 objectives Hepatitis A, B, C Self-Care HIV Peer’s Personal Story Herpes virus Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis Stress, Resilience and awareness Living with your diagnosis   A presentation led by a Support worker with lived experience and Peers with lived experience from the PAICE Program! Safe… Read more »

Do vaccines reduce the harm of COVID-19 for people living with HIV and people who inject drugs in BC?

Posted On: Thursday, March 16th, 2023

A PAN Presents webinar   Date: April 3rd, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific time Presenter: Monte Strong, COVAXHIV Study Team member Moderator: S. Goff   People living with HIV (PLHIV) have been reported to be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. Yet it remains unclear how vaccines work in this population as they were mostly underrepresented… Read more »

Job Posting: Program Coordinator of Positive Youth Program at YouthCO

Posted On: Monday, March 13th, 2023

  Salary and Benefits: $50,000/year. Enrolment in a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off policy following 3 months of employment Hours of Work: Full Time – 35 hours/week. Hours are generally worked M – F, 10AM – 5PM. Some evening and weekend work is required Location of Work: 555 Burrard Street, Vancouver…. Read more »

Job Posting: Peer Research Associate for the Canadian HIV Stigma Index: 2.0 British Columbia Implementation

Posted On: Monday, March 6th, 2023

  Do you want to be a community researcher? Here is how! The Stigma Index Team at St. Michael’s Hospital’s Centre for Urban Health Solutions is seeking three (3) highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals in British Columbia to fill a part-time, intermittent, 6-month service provider position of “Peer Research Associate” (PRA) in The Canadian People Living… Read more »

Substance Use News, February 2023

Posted On: Friday, February 24th, 2023

  Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction page for more resources.   … Read more »

Job Posting: Project Coordinator/Peer Coordinator, CSUN

Posted On: Friday, February 24th, 2023

  Position title: Project Coordinator/Peer Coordinator Work site: #3-445 Anderson Dr. Quesnel, BC Employment status: Temporary Part Time position with probability of extension Application deadline updated: April 17, 2023.   Job Summary: The Project/Peer Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Coalition of Substance Users (CSUN) with the day-to-day operations, future planning, harm reduction, and health… Read more »

AVI is hiring for multiple roles on the South Island Education Team!

Posted On: Friday, February 17th, 2023

  The mission of AVI Health and Community Services (AVI) is to promote health, dignity, and well-being for all people affected by HIV, HCV, and substance use by delivering sex-positive and  harm reduction based education, prevention, and support services. AVI envisions a community where all people affected by HIV, HCV, or substance use have equitable access… Read more »

Training on Governance: find out how your voice can make a difference

Posted On: Thursday, February 16th, 2023

  Join PLDI for the next training! March 16-30, 2023, Online   The next Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) training is on board governance. Learn what a board is and does, and whether this kind of work inspires you. Governance is a  module that requires the completion of PLDI Core Leadership Training before you apply. Learn more about… Read more »