“Substance Use, Mental Health and the Recovery Journey”
In this FREE 60-minute community webinar, Benn Veenker; Manager – Lived Experience and Advocacy at Turning Point will share his lived experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, and reflect on the impact of stigma associated with alcohol and other drugs. This webinar is a safe and welcoming space where you will have the opportunity to connect with our community and hear valuable insights about:
- The relationship between mental health and substance use issues.
- How substance use can effect everyone, including family, friends and supporters.
- The impact of stigma on alcohol and other drug use, and power of language.
About Benn
Benn Veenker is a passionate recovery advocate who is consistently working at breaking down the stigma associated with substance use and mental health. Benn has been sharing his lived experience over the past 12+ years with the goal of shortening the time it takes for individuals to seek help for their substance use and/or mental health. Currently Benn is employed at Turning Point – Addiction, Treatment, Research and Education Centre – as the Manager for Lived Experience Workforce and Advocacy. Prior to this, has held various roles within the AOD/MH sectors. Benn is also a devoted father and family man who loves to run to support his recovery and maintain positive mental health.
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