Online Discussion with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Parent Advocates
New Resource: Parents Like Us
An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
Join Stephanie Diebolt, Ronda Mackie and Thora Cartlidge, as they share a new local resource: Parents Like Us, aimed at supporting caregivers of youth who use substances. The original Parents Like Us handbook was written by parents in Victoria, BC and the adaptation was led by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Substance Use Health program and co-created locally with caregivers. Shaped by focus groups, storytelling, youth input, and art sessions, this resource reflects local experiences – including voices from Indigenous caregivers and youth.
Following the presentation, we will provide time to ask questions and engage in informal dialogue.
PRESENTER(S):
Stephanie Diebolt, Thunder Bay District Health Unit / Drug Awareness Committee
Ronda Mackie, Thunder Bay District Health Unit (Harm Reduction Program) and Parent Advocate
Thora Cartlidge, Parent Advocate
Who should attend? Participation is free and open to individuals, organizations and businesses whose area of focus or interest relate to the topic at hand.
View the resource: https://www.tbdhu.com/parentslikeus
Registration is appreciated but not mandatory. Upon registering, a calendar invite will be sent, including the web link. Wish to join without registering? Join via the Teams Meeting link:
Organizer
Who is “Empower the North”? Powered by the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, Lakehead Social Planning Council, Thunder Bay Public Library, United Way of Thunder Bay, Community Safety & Well-Being Thunder Bay, with support from corporate, individual and other funders, Empower the North enhances our ability to serve as community convenors and collective impact facilitators. We have created an online platform where agencies, funders, service volunteers and community advocates can come together, connect, create discussion forums, working groups, roundtables, organize projects, joint initiatives, engagement opportunities and post a calendar of events and activities available to individuals, organizations and enterprises who want to be the change in our community. https://empowerthenorth.ca/about/