Gord Garner

Gord Garner, Executive Director of Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) and Chair of Ottawa Recovery Day, will be discussing the significance of using person-first-language and non-stigmatizing language and how it can change the outcomes for people who use substances or have substance use disorder. Gord will be sharing powerful stories and evidence of his lived experiences with substance use and how being conscious of the language we use can shift the stigma and stereotypes that surrounds this mental health condition. Attendees will learn about actions that can be taken to work towards making a change and shifting perspectives. Join us to learn how you can change the conversation. Gord will be discussing the #StigmaEndsWithMe campaign. 

Date: June 10, 2019 
Time:  1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 
Cost: FREE 
Location: Oil Kings Board Room, Leduc Recreation Centre (4330 Black Gold Drive) 

Pre-registration is requried. To register or for additional questions, please contact FCSS at 780-980-7109 or email hloewen@leduc.ca

Together let's change the conversation.