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Substance-Related Harms
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Explore a harm reduction approach to substance use |
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Reduce the use of stigmatizing language |
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Increase student protection for substance use disclosure |
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Embed prevention, management, and treatment of substance use into orientation programming and events |
Nature of Apprenticeships
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Implement a formal support system for trades students |
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Have community resources readily available |
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Utilize digital technology |
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Early outreach to enhance awareness of Accessible Learning Services |
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Support staff should be aware of the unique challenges students can face in apprenticeships |
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Develop relationships with local trades employers and community mental health organizations |
Stigmas and Stereotypes
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Reduce stigma to increase accessibility and utilization of support services |
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Students need to know how to access support quickly upon arrival to the program |
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Embedding mental health and wellbeing workshops into orientation |
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Staff-student relationship building |
Equity Considerations
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Professional development for staff and faculty |
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Create space for a supportive network |
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Encourage gender autonomy |
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Consider campus-community partnerships |
Coping Mechanisms
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Provide diverse opportunities for online help seeking |
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Encourage and promote peer support groups |
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Encourage the development of a ‘care plan’ |
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Bring awareness to stressors apprentices may face |
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Vary service promotion |
