Category: Peer Leadership

New Research and Evaluation Treehouse Resources

While research and evaluation are different, they share many similarities, especially when thinking about participatory methods. We think of research and evaluation like two different trees with different origins, intertwined in methods and analysis, that separate again in what they can tell you and how their information is shared. PAN’s Research and Evaluation department has… Read more »

Researcher’s Handbook

My name is Anita David. I have worked for over five years in the realm of community based research and engagement as an advisor, peer researcher, research co-lead, mentor and facilitator. I am also a Lived Experience Strategic Advisor with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services where I consult on various projects within the… Read more »

  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

    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 »

  The Preventative Alliance Integration Community Education (PAICE) program started in 2022. One of the main parts of the program is our peer support. The peer committee meets monthly to discuss how the program is going, have a say in changes and meet to support one another. The peer committee can also link you to… Read more »

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 »

  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 »

  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

  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

  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 »