RECLAIM_collective

Hello, we are RECLAIM 🤜🤛 A collective of lived experiences with substance use, mental health, compounded grief/trauma, other intersectional issues, and non-profit work at all levels.

These brave doctors are following history. We have always been forced to use civil disobedience to save lives: supervised injection, narcan, needle, distribution, safe supply. Unjust laws are meant to be broken. Respect. timescolonist.com/local-news/van…

This with music is better on IG 💯 We block 3 bots a day minimum here and no real follows lol Anyway, this is more about us at #RECLAIMcollective and one of our foundational statements, to give back in tangible ways #Reimagine #Refocus #LivedExperienceMatters

Here’s a 1st hand account of an experience in long term treatment. It can be helpful, but it needs to be evidence based and VOLUNTARY to have the best outcomes. Check out our IG for the full post (@_reclaim_collective) #ProfessionalsWithLivedExperience #RECLAIMcollective

Every day at Safeworks SCS: Lives are saved, healthcare costs are cut, and support is provided. Join us on October 29th for a rally to save Safeworks! #yyc #ableg @cityofcalgary

@guyfelicella Hugs your way Guy, sorry for your loss 🫂

It's a very tough day for myself and family; my dad has passed away. 🥹 Although our relationship was complex, I am grateful that I found recovery and was able to enjoy a few years of forgiveness, happiness and connection with him. He was suffering with dementia and we find peace in knowing he's no longer struggling. Ciao Dad.

Short n sweet c/o @WGDrugStrategy !!! Supervised consumption services #CTS Fact Sheet wgdrugstrategy.ca/2024/09/consum…

Our website is live 👀💥 Do we have more to do on it? Yes, and we will! But the bones are there to check us 5 homies out and what we do 🤜🤛 #LivedExperienceMatters #Consulting #Research #Events #Reimagine #Refocus #RECLAIMcollective

RECLAIM offers practical solutions for projects, events & consulting. We’re not trying to fit into the mold, we’re here to shatter it entirely #Reimagine #Refocus #RECLAIMcollective #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth #Research #Consulting #EventSafetyPlanning

"We want to demonstrate how deeply unfair and discriminatory it is to prevent drug users from saving lives, from saving the lives of the people they care about the most," Read more: bc.ctvnews.ca/founders-of-va…

A national expert on mortality data says Alberta has been underreporting drug deaths on its dashboard and to PHAC for several years. This underreporting worsened in 2023 and may help explain the sudden drop in deaths seen so far in 2024. #ableg stalbertgazette.com/local-news/alb…

#MentalHealthAwareness #ItsOkToNotBeOk #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #RECLAIMcollective #Reimagine #Refocus

RECLAIM will always prioritize our collective mental health and take care of each other 🤜🤛 On #WorldMentalHealthDay we acknowledge the struggles of living with a mental illness

Today, we're wearing orange to honour the Indigenous children and families affected by residential schools in Canada - a colonial system that left generational scars on the Indigenous community. Artwork shared from Michelle Stoney (@mstoneyart on Instagram).

Wearing orange today is a small gesture, but the work of reconciliation is lifelong. We must never forget that every child matters. 🧡 #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #ReconciliationIsAction #IndigenousRights

Harm Reduction pushes back against Western mainstream recovery, forced treatment and systemic racism in healthcare. Dismantling these oppressive systems is our shared responsibility.

True reconciliation requires action not just words. We commit to deepening our understanding of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and to supporting Indigenous voices and movements.

Together they help lead a lived experience support club & grassroots Outreach in Calgary that provides mutual aid, basic necessities & harm reduction 🤗🎒 #RECLAIMcollective #Reimagine #Refocus #LivedExperienceMatters #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth #Unity

Final cofounder intro 💥 Danielle (left) & Lauren (right) have worked on several projects together, including this Psychosis Toolkit 👇 to help train frontline how to respond compassionately & effectively uphns-hub.ca/en/drug-hub/po…

Quick Q…what’s with all the bots and OF girlies that flock to a new account?? So annoying 😤