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'We are building a world where every youth can access the resources and supports they have a right to'
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1 in 4 youth

are growing up with parental substance use challenges, and stigma prevents them and their families from accessing resources and supports without fear or harm.

We are passionate peers and fierce allies changing this.

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8 week Peer mentorship program

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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

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Our Calendar of Groups, Programs and Events

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Peer Empowerment Mentorship Program - started Sept 17
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1:1 peer /caregiver support
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Murmuration Conversations (Peer Support )
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Peer Empowerment Mentorship Program - started Sept 17
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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?

Starlings partner logo-Collective Wellness Powwow
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University of Calgary AVA project
Each and Every-Harm reduction
Family Advocacy Support Centre
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Tri Cat Cities logo
Young Canadian Roundtables Logo
Kickstand Connect Logo
University of Calgary logo
Action dignity logo
Jack.org logo
Foundry logo
Wymbin  logo
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Moms stop the harm logo
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