Our Community Hub ~ A Private Facebook Group
So much to see & do!
In a December 3rd, 2021 visioning session led by the Centre of Excellence - PTSD with members and stakeholders,
it was determined that many still wanted to be able to obtain support from those with MST in a safe space, regardless of
the formal Peer Support Program offered by the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre.
We decided to call this space our COMMUNITY HUB where our pillars of Support, Restore & Empower are
guiding principles with the focus on survivors supporting survivors (S3). This element of our work over the past seven years remains, however, there is much more of a focus on keeping the space positive,
while directing individuals to appropriate supports as needed.
Wherever possible, our "Navigators" will meet with Stakeholders to get an orientation on different services offered
by their organizations so they can better direct individuals to the resources they need.
In addition this hub will be where INJ20K can offer coordination of social connection opportunities in person across Canada!
We encourage our INJ20K Group members to consider being a lead with such things as virtual or in-person
coffee chats, book clubs, brown bag lunches, and any other group socializing ideas they can imagine!!
OUR NAVIGATORS
Our Navigators (Facebook calls them Moderators) are valuable members of our team who help navigate our Private Facebook INJ20K Group members to information and resources that can be found within and outside of our group.
Tracy S.
Tracy spent almost 21 years in the Navy, West Coast. She was a NESOP (Naval Electronic Sensor Operator), and retired as a PO2. Currently living and working in Ottawa for DND, Tracy is passionate about INJ20K and the work ahead. She is very empathetic and can see great things are possible, and she is tired of hiding behind shame and wants to take an active role in this endeavour of survivors supporting survivors. In her words, "we need to take back out dignity and let others feel the shame".
Amber C.
Amber is still a serving Corporal in the CAF. She is also a military spouse of 17 years, a mother of four incredible children, and an MST survivor. Amber's true passion is writing, and she expresses that passion as the owner of Emberglow Creative Co, which focuses on empowering women through healing self-expression via coaching and workshops.
OTHER NAVIGATORS
Iska S.
Marie F.
Community Hub "Boundaries" Effective March 2022
