WHO WE ARE
POSSE is a youth-driven, harm reduction and human rights training and peer outreach project, for youth between the ages of 15-35. POSSE educates youth to become peer outreach workers within their community. Trained youth then assist and educate their peers, reaching youth where they're at, during street-level outreach, regarding violence, homelessness, harm reduction, substance use, sexual health, exploitation, human trafficking, human rights, and sexualized violence.
A team of peer outreach workers (possibly you!) are trained in effective outreach work and will provide peer-driven, non-judgmental support in harm reduction outreach; to assist youth in decision making, coping, and problem-solving. POSSE is operating in the communities of Sipekne’katik First Nation and area, Sackville, and Windsor/West Hants.
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED
Youth ages 15-35:
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Empathetic, caring and open-minded individuals
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Anyone with familiarity or interest in learning about homelessness, crisis intervention, harm reduction, diversity, systemic oppression, sexual health, human rights, mental health, violence prevention, and/or HIV/Hep C prevention
why get involved
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The opportunity to make positive change within your community
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Free training in harm reduction strategy, mental health crisis intervention, safe sex and more
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Volunteer hours as a peer outreach worker/educator that will look great on your resume
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Latest training in harm reduction, diffusing violence, sexual health and more
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Transportation support is available
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Call, text or reach out via our contact page. Please be prepared to disclose your name, age and contact information. Drop-ins and friends are welcome and encouraged! POSSE is non-judgmental and provides education, support, service navigation, crisis intervention and supplies with the goal of reducing harm.
MISSION STATEMENT
Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSE) facilitates non-judgmental Harm Reduction and Human Rights training for youth and young adults ages 15-35 to provide peer support, crisis intervention, harm reduction street-level outreach, services and education while fostering communities of care.