CAPSA is a national organization dedicated to reducing stigma by promoting system-level changes. Our Principle of Substance Use Health has garnered national and international recognition through initial dialogue, prompting several organizations, including our long-term allied-partner Carleton University, to adopt it as a commitment to dismantling systemic barriers related to stigma and substance use. This approach has been incorporated into Carleton’s Student Mental Health Framework for 2022-2026, with strategic initiatives implemented to address systemic barriers on campus. This partnership has committed to reviewing current programs, policies, and services that impact individuals who use substances. Through education, engagement, and support service models, the partnership has made significant strides towards applying an inclusive health-equity lens, thereby improving the health and wellness of students and staff on campus, and laying the groundwork for future opportunities.
Presenters
|Lead Systems Stigma Navigator CAPSA
|Manager Student Conduct and Harm ReductionCarleton University
Changing Systems