Name: Survivors Speak: Confronting Addiction & the Fentanyl Epidemic @ St. Ann's Academy Auditorium - Mar 23, 2024
Start: 2024-03-23T13:00:00-07:00
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Location: St. Ann's Academy Auditorium

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Survivors Speak: Confronting Addiction & the Fentanyl Epidemic

Join us for a powerful and insightful panel discussion where individuals directl...

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Literary Reading Circle / Discussion

Sat. March 23rd 2024 + Add to Calendar

St. Ann's Academy Auditorium (No Minors)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Presented by:

Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN)

Event Description

Join us for a powerful and insightful panel discussion where individuals directly impacted by addiction and the fentanyl crisis share their stories of struggle, survival, and resilience. This event aims to shed light on the human side of addiction, offering a platform for those who have battled with substance use disorders and navigated the perilous landscape of the fentanyl epidemic.

Our esteemed panelists, comprising individuals with lived experience as well as professionals in the field of addictions and homelessness, will provide firsthand narratives that delve into the complexities of addiction, homelessness, and the fentanyl crisis. They will discuss challenges they encountered, the barriers they faced in accessing treatment, and the strategies they employed to overcome adversity and provide support services to others.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panelists, ask questions, and participate in a dialogue that fosters empathy, understanding, and solidarity. By amplifying the voices of those affected by addiction and the fentanyl crisis, this panel aims to dispel stigma, promote compassion, and inspire collective action towards community wellness.

This event is hosted by Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN). CREAN is a non-profit organization that empowers vulnerable low-income and racialized youth through research, education, and advocacy.

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Accessibility:

Email all accessibility requests to [email protected], or call 250-721-9611.

The venue is wheelchair accessible .

An ASL interpreter is confirmed, but please email us by Friday, March 8 if you'll be needing this service so we can pre-arrange seating, etc.

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This conversation is part of CREAN’s Cracks in the Concrete Conference, March 22-24 2024. The Conference is a weekend of collaboration, creativity, curiosity, networking, and interactive discussions. Through hosting the Cracks in the Concrete Conference, CREAN hopes to spark interest in under-researched topics, strengthen research and education networks, and provide information to community members in an inclusive and accessible manner. Visit www.creansociety.ca/conference for more information.

We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.