In this Virtual Information Session, frontline settlement staff will learn about supporting newcomers facing challenges with substance misuse and addiction. Speakers will include representatives from DIVERSECity’s Substance Use Counselling Program as well as from Roshni Clinic.

EVENT DETAILS

Newcomers often suffer from complex, overlapping mental health issues that compound social needs and affect the sufferer’s ability to cope with trauma.

The interconnected pressures of living with associated migratory traumas, lower quality of life upon arrival, and the nuanced traumas of being in a foreign country, create a viable environment for substance misuse and addictions. 

Presenters will provide an overview of substance use disorders, as well as
information on how to identify signs and symptoms. Attendees will learn about culturally appropriate and trauma-informed strategies to support their clients. Presenters will also highlight the wide range of supports that are available
province-wide and provide practical guidance on how to connect individuals with the appropriate services. 

This knowledge will empower settlement workers to better identify and address the substance use and addiction challenges faced by newcomer clients. 

Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the speakers.

WHEN & WHERE

Date: July 26, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. PST

Location: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

SPEAKERS

Luz Marina Abril-Vasquez, MA RCC, Clinical Counsellor, DIVERSECity Community Resources Society
Amandeep Bhullar, Clinical Counsellor, DIVERSECity Community Resources Society
Rajneet Gill, BSW, Registered Social Worker, Social Work – Roshni Clinic

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE