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(250) 760-6031
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Mailing Address
2353 Rosstown Road
Nanaimo, BC V9T 3R6
Your Voice Matters
Mental Health Substance Use Advisory Committee
Since 2015, the Mental Health Substance Use Advisory Committee (MHSUAC) has been a key place for individuals with lived experience and their loved ones to connect directly with Island Health and community organizations. The Committee exists to give a voice to all in the Nanaimo community, lowering barriers, identifying needs, gaps and opportunities, and amplifying voices and fostering real conversation for change in our community.
Why Would I Participate?
Institutional change can be difficult, with many individual voices lost in the processes. The committee exists to advocate for better care, services, and program availability, particularly when a gap in the system is identified. It is a place of open communication, where we can celebrate the recovery journey, reduce stigma and give feedback on care.
GET CONNECTED
Join the Advisory Committee Today
The committee meets every month on the second Wednesday at 11:15AM (with a break for July/August). You can join the committee virtually via WebEx.
The committee communicates via a common mailing list, which is open to anyone with lived experience, a caregiver, or community practictioners. Submit your name, email, and any questions or comments you have and we’ll add you into the conversation within the next business day.
