This webinar is presented by the Substance Use Health Network (SUHN) as part of their Research Spotlight Webinar series.
This webinar explores innovative arts-based research methods used to understand the real-world impacts of safer supply programs in Toronto. We'll present findings from two community-engaged projects that employed photovoice and cellphilms to capture participants' lived experiences with safer supply programs at two different Toronto sites.
Attendees will learn about the methodological considerations of using photovoice and cellphilms with people who use drugs, including practical lessons about adapting these arts-based approaches to meet participants' needs. We'll share key findings that demonstrate how safer supply programs can improve quality of life and social stability, while discussing the implications for healthcare and social justice—particularly relevant given recent program closures.
This presentation offers valuable insights for researchers, service providers, and policymakers interested in both participatory research methods and evidence-based approaches to addressing the drug poisoning crisis through the voices and experiences of those most directly affected.