WAPR 2025 | September 27 – 30, 2025

PSR Site Tours

Embracing Hope: A Global Perspective on Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Important Contact Information

As part of our program, participants will have the opportunity to choose from a series of leading organizations to visit in Vancouver that are making a meaningful impact in mental health and community support.

If you would like to visit a local site offering PSR services, please contact the person listed for each activity directly.

Gastown Vocational Services (GVS)
Specializes in working with youth and adults living with mental illness to achieve their employment or educational goals. 
http://www.gvssupport.ca

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BC Housing; The American Hotel Site
BC Housing develops, manages and administers a range of subsidized housing options and programs across British Columbia. The American Hotel was purchased to offer safe, secure, and affordable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Contact Information for The American Site:

Jacob Kadiziola
jkadziola@bchousing.org
+1 604-225-1370

The Foundry
A province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24. Our integrated services make it possible for young people to access five core services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services.
https://foundrybc.ca/

Contact Information:

Alison Ivan
Patient Care Manager
aivan@providencehealth.bc.ca
+1 604-314-1586

Coast Mental Health
A Vancouver based non-profit, we know that people living with mental challenges can thrive in our communities if they are given the right resources: housing, support services and employment and education opportunities. Our approach is client-focused and community-based.
https://www.coastmentalhealth.com

Contact Information: 

justin.hachlaf@coastmentalhealth.com
604-872-3502

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