211 Alberta is introducing New Navigation Pathways for Albertans Impacted by Gender-Based Violence, a virtual event to help individuals who have been impacted by violence.
“211 is hosting this event to showcase some of the great sector led initiatives being piloted in Alberta that aim to assist individuals and families navigating away from gender-based violence (GBV),” explains 211 Alberta Community Engagement specialist JennyLee Viola.
“During the event, there will be information shared about the ShelterLink System of Care by presenters from YW Calgary, and the Edmonton Centralized Intake Pilot by presenters from WIN House and the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region. These two projects aim to assist people impacted by domestic and/or intimate partner violence.”
The workshop will be held virtually March 11 from 9-11 a.m. and is open to anyone seeking help or direction navigating gender-based violence. It is presented free for community organizations, groups, or individuals who are interested in new ways to support people affected by violence.
“This event aims to spread awareness of different sector led initiatives in Alberta who help people navigating supports for people impacted by GBV,” says Viola.
“We want to raise awareness of the pilots, celebrate the work that has been done by these groups, and to bring community organizations together so new ideas and potential collaborations could come from the discussions.”
Viola urges any community organizations who work with people impacted by gender-based violence to attend the event to learn about the projects and to get involved with the initiatives.
She adds the event is open to anyone interested in learning more.
“211 Alberta has been lucky to be working in collaboration with the pilots featured in this event,” she says. “211 is a province-wide service and this event allows us to connect our province-wide connections to one another in a unique way while celebrating the work being done by our sector partners.”
Speakers will share information about their projects and invite attendees to ask questions. Event attendees will be able to connect virtually with others from across the province to discuss the presentations and opportunities the pilot projects present and how they may work in local context.
To sign up for the event, go to 211navigationpathwaysevent.eventbrite.ca or email tjohnson @ab.211.ca.
Emily Plihal
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