LIVED EXPERIENCE - CONNECTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH
Our February Leadership Gathering featured a panel discussion focused on the lived experience of people who generously shared their own perspective on seeking support and experiencing the gaps and inconsistencies of the “service ecosystem” for high-need populations. Panelists also share their expertise supporting others to navigate these systems as Peer Mentors and direct service providers.
Consistent with the goal of placing place people rather than mandates or organizations at the centre of the dialogue, this session is peer-facilitated and focused principally on the experiences of the speakers.
A key theme that came out of this discussion was that service delivery is more likely to be effective when the whole system of service provision recognizes that trauma, stigma, disconnection from culture, and social isolation are near-universal experiences of service users with complex needs.
To access the session summary, click on the link below.
Panelists
MO KORCHINSKI (FACILITATOR)
Executive Director, Unlocking The Gates Services Society
JASON FLACK
Peer Mentor, JHS Pacific
CHARLENE BURMEISTER
PWLLE Stakeholder Engagement Lead, BC Centre for Disease Control
JIM MANDELIN
Training & Membership Coordinator, Homelessness Services Association of BC
ERIC SCHWEIG
High Risk Youth Outreach, Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society
Our Leadership Gathering brings together invited representatives of non-profit service agencies, social sector Ministries, health authorities, Indigenous and other community organizations and voices of lived experience to engage in critical discussions around how the coordination of services to vulnerable populations can be improved to create better outcomes. You can learn more about our Leadership Gathering here or get in touch with us at events@connective.ca
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