2022 HSABC Conference Program

HSABC is excited to offer a vibrant two-day virtual conference with a range of capacity building opportunities through regional health & homelessness dialogues, panels, workshops and training sessions, and keynote addresses from community leaders. This conference is centered around supporting partnerships between health and homelessness sectors.

HSABC’s conference program will also offer diverse interactive features such as virtual tours, community discussion boards and self-care opportunities. Our event platform supports networking opportunities through virtual hangout events and other connection points based on each participants’ region, interests, and field of work.

Day 1 - September 27, 2023

Time	Session
8:30 – 9:20 AM	Indigenous Welcome and Conference Introduction
9:20 – 10:10 AM	Keynote: Health & Homelessness with Dr. Daniel Behn-Smith
10:10 – 10:30 AM	Morning Break
10:30 – 11:50 AM	Health & Homelessness Dialogues
11:50 – 12:50 PM	Lunch
12:50 – 1:10 PM	Afternoon Welcome
1:10 – 2:00 PM	Keynote: A Conversation with Chris Livingstone
2:00 – 2:20 PM	Afternoon Break
2:20 – 3:40 PM	Workshop: Transitioning From Temporary To Permanent Housing
	Workshop: Implementing Safe Supply - the Burnaby PCN Experience
	Workshop: Acute Care Best Practices for Patients Experiencing Homelessness
	Workshop: Rural & Remote Homelessness
3:40 – 4:00 PM	End of the Day Summary

Day 2 - September 25, 2020

Time	Session
8:30 – 9:30 AM	Indigenous Welcome and AGM
9:30 – 10:20 AM	Keynote Panel: Voices for Change
10:20 – 10:40 AM	Morning Break
10:40 - 12:00 PM	Workshop: Indigenous Women
	Workshop: Sex Work Laws, Rights and Supports: Effectively Meeting the Needs of Sex Workers
	Workshop: Addressing White Supremacy in Homelessness
	Workshop: LGBTQ2S+
2:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch Break

1:00 - 1:10 PM	Afternoon Welcome
1:10 – 2:00 PM	Keynote: Mental Wellness & Community Collective Care in the time of COVID with Vikki Reynolds
2:00 - 2:20 PM	Afternoon Break
2:20 - 3:40 PM	Workshop: Peer Employment Services
	Workshop: Building Resiliency in the Workplace: Introduction to Coping with Trauma Exposures
	Workshop: Grief and Loss: Bereavement Training for Professionals
3:40 – 4:30 PM	Indigenous Conference Closing

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Zharkyn Baiazova at