Peer Programs

When: Tuesday November 15, 4:00-5:30 pm

Where: IKBLC 461

This workshop has been designed to foster critical thought through a combination of interactive activities, presentations, short videos, case studies, and small and large group discussion. Students will gain an understanding of HIV as a social justice issue and as a symptom and consequence of oppression. They will also explore how concepts of stigma, vulnerability, and power intersect in relation to HIV, how the social determinants of health affect HIV progression, and the kinds of community action that are most effective in addressing HIV.

Hosted by Equity Ambassadors & open to all Peer Programs members. 

Facilitator: YouthCO *NOTE: Session has room for 10 additional peers from Peer Programs.

Please register online by November 14 at 4:00 pm

When: Wednesday, November 2 – 4:30-6:00 pm

Where: Henry Angus 354

The Lowdown: The Mental Health Awareness Club (MHAC) is honored to present “The Lowdown” – a group of young adult speakers sharing their first-hand experiences with mental illness and the stigma associated with it.  The Lowdown speakers have presented across the Lower Mainland in a variety of academic and professional settings; from which they have received an overwhelmingly positive response. They share their personal experiences and complexities of mental illness in a vivid series of inspiring stories, with a touch of humour.

Three speakers will be presenting:

• Robyn, now in her third year of First Nations Studies and Psychology, will be speaking about her experiences with depression and mania while moving to Vancouver and attending UBC.

• Josh, who recently completed his BSc, will be tracing his experiences around depression and suicide from the beginnings of symptoms in high-school to present day.
• Trevor, a neuroscience researcher at UBC, will be explaining his experiences with psychosis and bipolar disorder. Trevor is also a founder of The Kaleidoscope (a student-run mental health support group on campus).

Open to all UBC Peer Programs members, and please NOTE: Cost is FREE for MHAC members/ $1 for non-MHAC members.  Planning to attend? Please RSVP to ubcmhac@gmail.com

The Lowdown is a unique source of information that cannot be read or learned about in lecture. This is a great opportunity to hear about mental illness from these current and former UBC students. We hope you will join us for this exciting event.

When: Tuesday, November 15 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: Totem Park Residence, Group Study Room

Sexual assault, unfortunately, is a very common crime and happens to people of all genders and backgrounds. Chances are you know someone who is a survivor. When sexual assault happens, it not only affects the survivor, but often their friends, family, and partner as well. In this workshop we go over how you can support a survivor, and what to say if someone tells you about their experience with sexual assault. We also tell you about the services out there where survivors can go to seek help if they want to.

Hosted by UBC Residence Life & open to all UBC Peer Programs members.

Please register through the UBC Rez Life Peer Resource Centre (PRC) Coordinator at felicia.lam@ubc.ca