Community Event to Launch New Peer Support Program
- April 22, 2022
The Community Health & Wellness team at Yúustway is hosting an event on April 29 at Xwmélch’sten Field (Capilano Field) to promote its new Peer Support Program! The event will include a drum and walk through the community, a BBQ meal, info presentation, and much more! Bring your drums and enter to win a prize.
What is peer support? Peer support is emotional and practical support between two people who share a common experience and a peer support person who has the lived skills to assist others. Peer support people may also have training to assist others.
If you have any questions, please contact Lena Price:
Phone: 604-982-7830
Email: Lena_Price@squamish.net
Friday, April 29 | 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Timeline
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: meet at Xwmélch’sten Field (Capilano Field)
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: drum & walk through the community
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: meet back at Xwmélch’sten Field
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: free BBQ
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Peer Support Program info presentation
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: slahal
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: thank you and closing
*If Members have any mobility issues, they can ride a bus that will follow others along the walking route.
Transportation Schedule
1:00 pm: Seymore IR Mailboxes
1:20 pm: Eslha7an L.C.
1:25 pm: Mission Road & 1st Street
1:45 pm: Jacob and Jacobs
1:50 pm: Mathias and Rivers
1:55 pm: lkwlkws Road and Skawshen Road
Return transportation will be available after event to same locations.
