Printer-friendly versionWorking with Women whose Lives have been Impacted by Homelessness, Violence, Mental Health Issues and Substance Use
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) & Partners
Toronto, Ontario
March 8, 2013,
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
33 Russell Street, Meeting Centre, Room 2029
The Health Equity Office and Human Resources in collaboration with the Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario, Complex Mental Illness Program, Professional Practice Office and the Education Office is hosting a 90 minute International Women’s Day educational event:
This free 90 minute forum will bring together addiction and mental health service providers allied professionals, community members and women with lived experience to:
Identify populations of women that are invisible and have been impacted by homelessness, violence, trauma, mental health issues and substance use including newcomers and women from diverse communities
Highlight barriers to access to the mental health, addictions and social service system for women that have been impacted by homelessness, violence, mental health issues and substance use
Identify strategies for creating connection with all of these communities of women that are not accessing services
Presenters:
Rani Srivastava, Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice at CAMH – Opening Remarks
Eva Scott, Community Outreach Worker, Peer Support Program, Sistering – Illuminating Invisibilities
Sheryl Lindsay, Executive Director - Sistering – Illuminating Invisibilities
Mirna Paz, Interpreter, Barbara Schlifer Clinic – Illuminating Invisibilities
Amanda Dale, Executive Director - Barbara Schlifer Clinic in Toronto – Illuminating Invisibilities
Ann Pottinger, Discipline Chief, Nursing with Professional Practice and Acting Director of Teaching Excellence and Innovation – Moderator
The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
To register, visit the event website.
For more information about this event, please contact Lorrie Simunovic at (416) 535-8501 ext. 2693, or Lorrie.Simunovic@camh.ca.