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Second session in Making Connections series will be held on October 17

Oct 4, 2022

Healthcare advocacy, navigation, supports and resources is the second session in our popular Making Connections series.

This session will be facilitated by Gary Dart (He/She/They, and will include information on prideHealth, healthcare advocacy, navigating the health system, supports and resources as well as personal experiences.

This session is geared towards parents, caregivers, guardians, and/or mentors of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth navigating the realities of coming out, isolation, gaps in localized resources, and building community.

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About Making Connections:

Research shows that strong parental/caregiver understanding and support is one of the protective factors when it comes to 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health and is important in reducing the risk of suicide in this higher-risk population.

CMHA-NS and Roots of Hope understand that parents and caregivers need accurate and up-to-date education as well as access to peer support as they help the 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in their lives to grow and thrive.

Sessions are also planned for November, December, January and February.

Each session will be centered on a specific topic with a subject expert presenting or facilitating.

These sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. From 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. there will be an optional facilitated online meeting area for interested participants to stay on to debrief and meet other parents and caregivers from around the province.

All sessions will be held online on the CMHA-NS Zoom website. Registration is through Eventbrite and the Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day before the event.

The goal of this series is to:

1) Increase access to educational opportunities for parents and caregivers by sharing the knowledge of professionals and subject experts through the speaker series.

2) Increase opportunities for connections across Nova Scotia by focusing on connecting caregivers in rural areas with one another to allow sharing of experiences and support.

Who should attend: This series is for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Nova Scotia. Caregivers who want to gain up-to-date education and information from an array of subject experts, and to meet other parents and caregivers from around the province.

Questions, please contact Project Coordinator Lindsay Miller at [email protected]

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