Big Ideas in Mental Health: Homelessness

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

An online panel discussion to address the ways that homelessness and housing insecurity affect mental health

Big Ideas in Mental Health

Big Ideas in Mental Health is an ongoing panel discussion series organized by the social justice committee of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. All panels in this series are free to attend, and all Nova Scotians are welcome.

Social justice

Members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are required to complete annual professional development, which must include learning and activities related to the pursuit of social justice. See https://nscsw.org/pd/#pdMandated for more info.

<p>Join us for a discussion of the unique social justice issues related to mental health for those individuals facing homelessness or housing insecurity.</p><p>Big Ideas in Mental Health is a panel series organized by the Social Justice Committee of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. All events in this series are free to attend, and open to anyone who wishes to attend. </p><h2>Panelists:</h2><ul><li>Eric Jonsson, RSW, Navigator Street Outreach </li><li>Jeff Karabanow, Ph.D, RSW, Professor and Associate Director, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University</li><li>Laura MacKay, Welcome Housing</li><li>Arlea Watts, Emergency Shelter Manager, Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre</li><li>Sheena Jamieson, RSW, Community Navigator, Halifax Central Library</li><li>Crystal John, Social Work Coordinator, Adsum for Women and Children</li><li>Several first voice speakers who will be sharing their experiences and perspectives</li></ul><h2>About NSCSW</h2><p>The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work. We work in solidarity with Nova Scotians to advocate for policies that improve social conditions, challenge injustice and value diversity. Learn more at <a href="https://nscsw.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nscsw.org</a>.</p>

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