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Musings from lived Experience
A monthly opinion column by Merle Ginsburg covering topics related to mental health and substance use.
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CIF Art Grant
The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply. Each Art Grant is in the amount of $85. A total of 10 grants are awarded each draw (January, April, July & October).
CIF Education & Leisure Fund
The goal of this fund is to provide opportunities for individuals to take courses they would not otherwise be able to access and to build capacity. Examples of courses we have funded include: yoga classes, music lessons, art classes, college courses, and acting classes.