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Find Mental Health Services with MindMapBC
Posted On: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
MindMapBC is a mental health service finder which helps people locate appropriate and accessible mental health services. It can be difficult to access mental health services, especially those that are affirming of LGBTQ2 (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit, and other gender- and sexually-diverse) people. In addition to barriers that are commonly experienced by people of… Read more »
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Webinar: COVID-19 and Alcohol Policy
Posted On: Monday, January 25th, 2021
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is hosting two webinars in February: The pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on Canadians, including on alcohol use and sales, and on changes to alcohol policy. Recent polling data suggests that around 20% of Canadians have been drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time,… Read more »
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Webinar: Work Experience Opportunities Grant. Apply Now!
Posted On: Monday, January 25th, 2021
Join Parliamentary Secretary Dan Coulter or Parliamentary Secretary Niki Sharma and staff from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for an interactive webinar on the new Work Experience Opportunities Grant. This new program offers funding up to $25,000 to deliver 12-week work experience placements for British Columbians with disabilities and people facing multiple… Read more »
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Webinar from PHAC: Syphilis: Key Populations in Canada
Posted On: Monday, January 25th, 2021
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021 Time: 10-11 AM Pacific time Several key populations have been disproportionately affected during the syphilis epidemic in Canada in recent years. The Public Health Agency of Canada recently released an in-depth look at syphilis in Canada in the past decade in a report titled Syphilis in Canada: Technical report on… Read more »
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CAHR 2021: “Maintaining Our Focus”
Posted On: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
This year’s the Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2021) is going virtual. CAHR 2021 Virtual is scheduled for May 5-7, 2021. The theme of the Conference this year is “Maintaining Our Focus”. The annual CAHR conference is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy… Read more »
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Job Posting: Program Assistant Contractor, The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Posted On: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC (The Federation) is seeking a quick learner with strong organization and information-gathering skills who enjoys working in a team environment. This is a contract position (1-year with the possibility to extend) working from a remote home office. The successful applicant will be responsible for: • Administrative tasks… Read more »
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BC’s Overdose Overview: January 10 – 16, 2021
Posted On: Thursday, January 21st, 2021
The BCCDC Overdose Dashboard provides updates on: Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial view) Severity of overdose patient presentation assessed by paramedics using the… Read more »
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Job Posting: Outreach/Case Manager, Heart of Richmond
Posted On: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
Job Details: This is a part time position – approx. 21 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday – Flexible hours) Compensation: Starting at $26/hr, Salary will depend on the applicant’s qualifications, experiences, and skillset. We are seeking an individual with an experienced background in Social Work and/or Psychiatry with a knowledge of HIV. The… Read more »
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Love Positive Women – Share Yours!
Posted On: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
via the Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) The CPPN is developing an ambitious initiative that will, during the first two weeks of February, acknowledge and promote “Love Positive Women”. We do take our love for positive women from coast-to-coast-to-coast seriously and I know that you do too. CPPN is hoping you add your support to ours… Read more »
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BC’s Overdose Overview: January 3 – 9, 2021
Posted On: Monday, January 18th, 2021
The BCCDC Overdose Dashboard provides updates on: Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial view) Severity of overdose patient presentation assessed by paramedics using… Read more »
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Communicating Drug Alerts study
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact Jackson Loyal ([email protected]) directly
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Job Posting: Administrative Assistant, VANDU
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
About VANDU The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) is a group of users and former users who work to improve the lives of people who use illicit drugs through user-based peer support and education. VANDU is a peer-run drug user organization based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Our goal is drug user liberation –… Read more »
