Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement and integration. For many vulnerable immigrants, the early years after resettlement are a difficult period. Resettlement stresses such as underemployment, adapting to a new culture, learning a new language and family separation/social isolation can lead to significant mental health challenges. In anticipation of new programming being established to serve vulnerable clients for the 2016-2019 contract period, AMSSA and representatives from non-CIC and CIC-funded agencies will host an informative event for community stakeholders working collaboratively to support newcomers’ mental health.

Date: September 29, 2015
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (PST)
Where: Online Live Webcast or In-Person Attendance at Centre Stage – Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8 (map)
Cost:

• $15.00 per connection for online participation
• $20.00 per in-person attendance
• Meet and Greet with the panelists for in-person attendees: Join us immediately after the presentations from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm for an opportunity to network with sector colleagues

Panelists:

• Marc Larrivee, MOSAIC, member of the Vulnerable Immigrant Populations Program (VIPP) Alliance
• Dylan Mazur, Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST)
• Dr. Sharon Koehn, Simon Fraser University (SFU) Department of Gerontology and Research Associate at the Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence Health

Participation:

• Online Attendance: There will be an opportunity to test your connection on the day of the event from 9:30 am – 10:00 am (PST)
• In Person Attendance – There will be an opportunity for informal networking immediately after the presentations, and refreshments will be served.

Registration

• Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm
• To submit your registration, please complete this registration form. AMSSA will send the event details and agenda to all event participants closer to the event date.
• Click here to register