YEAR I: Adaptation & Intervention Planning MILESTONE REPORT - Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and

“Improving the mental health and wellbeing of newcomers at risk of, or experiencing, gender-based domestic violence is the focus of the Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life (HEAL) project. [...] This unique and participatory expressive arts intervention will increase the capacity of participants and the public health sector to effect systemic changes to address and prevent domestic violence.” Axelle Janczur Executive Director, Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services Image of Carolyn Bennett, Axelle Janczur and Cliff Ledwos, Associate Executive Director. [...] The presentation aimed to promote the HEAL Project and gain attention in the sectors of settlement, mental health, research & policy. [...] The blog post outlines the definition of domestic violence, its effects, resources available for survivors, and the many benefits of expressive arts programs to help heal trauma and reclaim a sense of home, click here. [...] Shortly after, Access Alliance published the public facing research initiative on their webpage, click here, titled “Addressing and Preventing Family Violence Through Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life – HEAL Project” to further the exposure of the HEAL Project.