In this webinar, Jason Parete from University of Windsor and Mack Park from the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) will discuss student recovery programs within post-secondary settings, while also providing anti-stigma education to be a good ally. Specifically, they will talk about what substance use issues and recovery are and how they are related to the student population; the role of stigma in creating barriers to care and how to begin mitigating it; suggestions for supporting students on your campus and how to advocate for the student recovery program model. This webinar will be recorded, and French closed captioning will be provided.
Speaker Bios
Mack Park (they/them) is the Membership and Outreach Manager for the Association of Recovery in Higher Education and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor. Mack served as the Program Coordinator for the student recovery program at the University of Windsor for nearly 3 years and has been working with ARHE in a part-time capacity since 2020. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use, mental health, addictive behaviours, and a traumatic brain injury, Mack is extremely grateful to the recovery supports that have been made available to them and are passionate about giving back to the community, being of service, and supporting others in their recovery journeys.
Jason Parete (he/they) is the Program Coordinator of Lancers Recover at the University of Windsor. He is a person in long-term recovery and lives with mental health disorders and experiences of trauma. Jason received a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and is a registered social worker and registered yoga teacher. He has facilitated art a social practice projects at Art Windsor Essex and encourages creativity and narrative practices as important tools for addiction recovery.
