Facilitator: Toronto Drop-In Network

Supporting participant led goals is a sector best practice, and a key function of the role the drop-in sector plays in the lives of vulnerable people. It is critical to facilitate a supportive relationship, while understanding individual and systemic factors which impacts drop-in participants. Advocating for services and systems creates positive outcomes in drop-in settings. This course is taught by TDIN staff and subject matter experts. Resources to increase the capacity of workshop participants will be provided.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine tools to support participant-driven decision making.
• Enhance understanding of how systems and services are navigated.
• Learn to effectively support self-advocacy, advocacy in service provision and systemic advocacy.
• Help participants to identify and plan for goals.