Prism Education Series: Working with Trans* Individuals in Social Service Settings Oct. 7th & Nov. 25th
Hello everyone; we hope you had a great summer. Prism is back with 2 workshop dates for our popular “Working with Trans* Individuals in Social Service Settings”. Have a look!
Working with Trans* Individuals in Social Service Settings
Tuesday October 7th, 2014
1 pm – 4:30 pm
or
Tuesday November 25th
1 pm – 4:30 pm
1290 Hornby Street: Room 150/154
Three Bridges CHC
Vancouver
Description:
Everyone should be provided with equitable access to healthcare, shelter, food and safety when they are in need. Research shows that for trans* individuals, this is often not the case. Most service providers have not had the opportunity to learn about issues in working with trans* individuals accessing their services. Yet trans* and gender diverse people are at heightened risk for mental health, physical health and/or substance use problems and face additional barriers to accessing services.
This course will address core competency issues in working with trans* populations; such as recognizing trans*-specific issues to consider and barriers to service, recommendations for improving service provision and developing trans*-inclusive policies.
Registration: For people with VCH email addresses*, go to the Vancouver Coastal Health course page:
Web link: https://ccrs.vch.ca/SearchCourse.aspx
Search for: Working with Trans people in Social Service Settings
*If you do not have a VCH email address or are not able to access the VCH online course registration, please contact Nikki Zawadzki to register at nikki.zawadzki@vch.ca.
Parking: Finding a parking space can sometimes be a challenge around Three Bridges, so please budget some additional travel time if you are coming by car. We will start right at 1:00 to maximize our time together!
Thanks and we hope to see you soon,
Nikki Zawadzki
Coordinator, Prism
tel: 604.714.6266.
cell: 604.789.6920
fax: 604.714.3478
email: nikki.zawadzki@vch.ca
Vancouver Coastal Health
Three Bridges CHC
#320 – 1290 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1W2
www.vch.ca/prism
*Please note- I work part-time from Mon. to Thurs.
