Understanding Stigma and its Impacts

Schedule

Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

50 High Tech Rd | Richmond Hill, ON

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Join us for a workshop on Understanding Stigma and its Impacts on Substance Use, Sexual Health and STBBIs
About this Event

Hosted by York Region Public Health, this half-day introductory workshop invites participants to explore stigma and its impacts. This workshop will cover:

  • What stigma is and how it affects clients and access to care.
  • Strategies to create more inclusive, supportive service environments.
  • Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI), including what they are, how they affect health, and how they are tested and treated.
  • Building provider confidence to discuss STBBIs and support clients with STBBI information.



Session Information:

Date: Thursday October 21, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill

Room: 2nd floor, Room 240-241


Light refreshments will be provided at this workshop.

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Where is it happening?

50 High Tech Rd, 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, Canada

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