Recording // Mental Health Webinar 10 // Substance Use, Mental Health and the Recovery Journey
“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.
Watch the Recording here: https://youtu.be/z_NBoqYtvc8
