ABOUT
CAPSA is a National leader on the topic of stigma, its impacts on individuals who use substances or have a substance use disorder and on identifying and correcting instances of systemic stigma imbedded in organizations. Employing subject matter experts, with living experience, CAPSA works with organizations to provide education around substance use, stigma related to substance use disorder and the use of person-first language to reduce stigma and discrimination.
CAPSA is a charitable organization of people affected by substance use disorder based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Our Mission
Through advocacy, education, and compassion, CAPSA will:
Improve the professional and community care services available to persons impacted by SUD, through approaches and practices that are informed by people with lived/living experience.
Improve accessibility to services and support by helping stigma for people with lived/living experience.
Advocate and educate stakeholder within the health, social services and community safety sectors, at the national, provincial and local levels, on the issues of importance for persons seeking substance use health.
Develop and deliver education and support services for organizations and individuals to create more resilient and inclusive cultures, that reduce stigma and support substance use health, through tailored training and products.
History
2013
CAPSA Established
All People, All Pathways meetings become available.
2014
Participation Expands
Collective volunteerism & community participation for people impacted by substance use disorder.
Recovery Day Ottawa awards begin recognizing allies.
2016-2018
Education, Training & Partnership
#StigmaEndsWithMe focused on person-first language as an outcome.
Knowledge creation, translation and dissemination.
2018
Education, Training & Partnership
#StigmaEndsWithMe is founded.
2019-2020
Building a Network of Support
Working with 150 organizations.
10,000 followers on social media.
2,000 people attended Recovery Day Ottawa.
2021
Systemic Stigma Work Expands
SUAP funding provided to support addressing systemic stigma change.
Regional coordinated access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Ottawa, ON.
History
2013
CAPSA Established
All People, All Pathways meetings become available.
2014
Participation Expands
Collective volunteerism & community participation for people impacted by substance use disorder.
Recovery Day Ottawa awards begin recognizing allies.
2016-2018
Education, Training & Partnership
#StigmaEndsWithMe focused on person-first language as an outcome.
Knowledge creation, translation and dissemination
2018
Education, Training & Partnership
#StigmaEndsWithMe is founded.
2019-2020
Building a Network of Support
Working with 150 organizations.
10,000 followers on social media.
2,000 people attended Recovery Day Ottawa.
2021
Systemic Stigma Work Expands
SUAP funding provided to support addressing systemic stigma change.
Regional coordinated access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Ottawa, ON.
Board Members
Patrick Dion
Chair
Marlo Taylor
Vice Chair
Christopher McGarrity
Treasurer
Peter Irving
Secretary
Glenn Brimacombe
Deirdre Hendrick
Laurel Craib
Zahra Alysha Wells
Yvon Lemire
Papa Ladjiké Diouf
John Weiler
Rick Blute
CAPSA Financial Statements
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