Substance Use in the Trades

We know the Trades represents one of the largest industries in North America. In Canada, people in the trades are disproportionately impacted by the consequences associated with poor mental health and substance use. Within the participatory action approach, we conducted an environmental scan using semi-structured qualitative interviews with people in trades, post-secondary institutions, and several other industry professionals. Using the results of our research, we developed this workshop with the focus of providing participants with a more robust understanding about the factors contributing to the increased risks of developing mental health and substance use related issues in the trades, while expanding participants skills in supporting themselves and their coworkers and developing coping skills to improve their own mental health.

This workshop is approximately 3 hours in length, it can be presented In-Person or Virtually and is recommended for everyone in the Trades industry from General Manager to Administrative Coordinator, Project Manager to Field Technician, Mental Health and Substance use issues can affect everyone, and it is something that we should all be informed about.  Our workshop is free for all Trades companies large and small, the only qualification is that you have an interest in strengthening your EDI knowledge and practices.

Upon completion of the workshop, all participants will be awarded a certificate to acknowledge their achievement.

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