Health & Cultural Ambassadors

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵

In October, Twenty-four new Health and Cultural Ambassadors successfully completed 10 hours of foundational training led by VICCIR’s co-founder Adrienne Carter and Executive Director Ana Pavon. This training took place is part of the New Horizons Project, which aims to reduce social isolation and challenge stigma around mental health support for immigrant and refugee seniors in the Greater Victoria area. Part of the group is participating in the program as part of their fourth year Psychology Course at the University of Victoria, led by Dr. Frederick Grouzet.

In addition to supporting seniors, the Ambassadors will engage with newcomers in the Greater Victoria school system, helping to build resilience and strengthen capacity to address challenges faced by immigrant youth.