ANKORS (Aids Network, Kootenay Outreach and Support Society)
Peer Health Navigators
Problem solving with people who've been there.
Our peer health navigators are people with personal experience with substance use,
addiction, HIV+, homelessness, poverty, and trauma.
About
We believe that:
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The presence of individuals with lived experience is essential, as they can offer genuine empathy and relate to the challenges faced in a peer-to-peer setting.
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Open, non-judgmental conversations about substance use help reduce stigma, ensuring that individuals do not feel ashamed or isolated.
To support these values, we offer:
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Flexible, real-time problem-solving and support for individuals affected by substance use, poverty, homelessness, addiction, and trauma.
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Post-overdose support and overdose prevention education.
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Assistance with attending important appointments, court appearances, or emergency room visits.
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Access to harm reduction supplies and referrals to needle exchange programs.
