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Programs & Resources By Peers, For Our Peers & Their Family Families
Keep going, You are not alone
Upcoming Sessions
Keep going, you got this.
We got you!
Multiple Dates
Tue, Oct 14
Zoom
A space for adult caregivers who have a young person in their life who is affected by the stress and stigma of a parent's substance use (addiction) to learn about our resources and supports, while asking questions in a small peer community.
Wed, Oct 15
Zoom
Program started Sept 17 and application is required. After the program start date, new applications will be taken for the February January cohort.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 22
Virtual
A peer group for 16-28 year olds who are providing support and care to a parent with substance use challenges.
It's not your fault.
Caregivers, thanks of all you do!
We've been there, too.
Our Why.
1 in 4
youth are growing up with the stress and stigma of a parent’s substance use, and many can't reach out for support because of fear and shame, but we’re changing that.
2021+
Since 2021, through our peer mentorship, youth advocacy, caregiver supports, and community education, we’re building a movement for stigma-free healing. And we are JUST getting started.
Joining Starlings and understanding that the reason I was being misunderstood or brushed off time after time was not me or my family, but the stigma external to us, made a huge difference in how I perceived myself, my parents, and the social interactions around parental substance use. Furthermore, connecting with others with similar experiences provided me with a compassionate community.
Starlings Peer
Our training with Starlings has taught me that many young people are caregivers to a parent with an addiction, changing how I engage with them completely. I now thank them for a role they play in their fam often in silence and with so many barriers.
Cathy Wheaton, Roots of Hope, Saskatchewan Health Authority
The Blog-Stories of Hope, Advocacy, and Healing
Our Community Partners
We are grateful for the support of our community champions and funders, including:
We have provided workshops, consulting services, resources, and training to more than 40 organizations across Canada. Will you be next to join us?
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