Posted On: Sunday, November 6th, 2022
From the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Bathrooms can provide private, seemingly safe spaces for people to use substances, especially when they are unable to access supervised consumption or overdose prevention sites. Even when these designated services are available, some people will continue to use substances in bathrooms. There are several reasons… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
After hearing from numerous Indigenous communities, and also from Indigenous partners about the need resources to help individuals find ways to improve their mental health and well-being as a result of COVID-19 that has caused stress and loss for many people, the CV-19 Indigenous Knowledge Translation Working Group at the BC Centre for Disease Control has… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 24th, 2022
As part of our capacity building work for our members and community allies, we hosted a webinar series called “Establishing Peer Support Services within Your Organization” facilitated by Jenn Cusick from Luminate Wellness. Funded by the PHSA, the series drew participants from all over the province, including PAN members, Indigenous-led organizations and Health Authorities. Due… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
from The Federation of Community Social Services of BC Purpose and Intention BC’s community social services sector experienced significant and unfunded expenses as a result of moving to virtual and remote service-delivery during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Providing safe and accessible supports and services has become more necessary and more challenging than ever before…. Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 17th, 2022
“We want to acknowledge the work and effort of our member organizations year over year: we see you. We hear you. Thank you for carrying on and inspiring us. We know that you are working in the face of some profound challenges.” — Executive Director’s Message Excerpt from Executive Director’s Message: Peers, allies… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 7th, 2022
As a first step to implementing the National Women’s Health Research Initiative, CIHR, IGH and Women and Gender Equality Canada are launching a funding opportunity for a Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition. The goal of the Coalition is to maximize the visibility and impact of women’s health research and practice in Canada, committing to the principles of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 19th, 2022
Living Positive Resource Centre (LPRC) is one of PAN’s member organizations, and they recently sent us their Harm Reduction Education Workshop Menu and Application information. LPRC offers community workshops, including HIV 101, Hep C 101, Sexual Wellbeing, Inclusive Language & Queer Literacy, Drug Overdose Response & Naloxone Training, and other workshops as requested. Attached information… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 19th, 2022
In June of 2022, we launched our peer-led program. Over the last few months, we have been delivering dance classes twice a week at the Scotiabank Dance Center, located downtown Vancouver. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive! As such, we have decided to extend dance classes until March 2023. In listening to feedback,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 16th, 2022
Learn the tools and strategies for efficiently deescalating and defusing crisis and learn a 5 step strategy for effective crisis intervention. Join CAI for this free online training workshop hosted by the Overdose Prevention and Education Network (OPEN) Date: October 4th, 2022 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Pacific time Register: https://tinyurl.com/OPENTrain
Posted On: Friday, September 16th, 2022
The Canadian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (CLCSI), the sister organization of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative is a team of over 200 doctors and students working to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening with the hopes of helping high-risk individuals get screened for lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 29th, 2022
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Visit our Substance Use and Overdose Response page for more information on advocacy and resources. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 25th, 2022
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is recognized every year on July 28th to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2022 WHD theme is “I Can’t Wait.” Explorations in Leadership course There are many ways you can get involved with WHD, including PAN’s new self-guided online course “Explorations… Read more »
