At the end of the training, you will:
- Feel confident framing, sharing, and delivering your story in an unbiased and safe way.
- Know how to deal with personal triggers, multiple audience dynamics, and potential responses and reactions.
- Be connected with a network of people who use their personal stories to build understanding and break down stigma about opioid use.
- Receive a certificate of completion from the Provincial System Support Program at CAMH.
Cost – FREE. Honoraria will be provided and reasonable travel expenses will be covered. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Eligibility
- Lived experience of opioid misuse (self, family, or significant other).
- Interested in sharing your story publicly to build understanding and break down stigma.
- Have achieved a significant level of recovery.
*Please note that, depending on the number of applications, not every person who applies will be accepted as a participant.
Faculty
Sean LeBlanc founded the Drug Users Advocacy League in Ottawa and is a peer support worker and community researcher.
Betty-Lou Kristy lost her son, Pete, to an accidental overdose. She dedicates her time as a provincial systems level, lived experience and “family” advisor / consultant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strengthening-your-voice-application-tickets-25509893779
APPLICANTS WILL BE INFORMED OF THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATION ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17.