About this Event
Join Mental Health Recovery Partners Central Island for an evening dedicated to organizational transparency, community connection, and actionable insights into acute mental health care.
The evening begins with our Annual General Meeting, where we reflect on the past year, present audited financials, and outline the future landscape of MHRP CI. Following a short intermission, we will host our Community Symposium featuring an experienced local emergency physician offering an unvarnished insider's view into hospital emergency care.
Light refreshments and hot beverages will be provided.
The Evening's Schedule
5:30 PM — Annual General Meeting
- Review of 2025–2026 operations and community impact
- Presentation of official reports and financials
- Strategic organizational updates and the path forward for MHRP CI
6:45 PM — Intermission & Light Refreshments
7:00 PM — Community Symposium: Inside the Triage Doors
- Practical insights and advocacy strategies led by an emergency physician
Symposium Focus: What Families Need to Know in the ER
Navigating an emergency department during a mental health crisis is one of the most overwhelming experiences a family can face. In this candid session, an emergency room doctor steps outside the clinic to share the physician's perspective on what actually happens from intake to assessment:
- Behind the Triage Desk: How emergency teams prioritize cases and evaluate acute psychiatric needs.
- Avoiding Critical Pitfalls: Common mistakes families inadvertently make when communicating with hospital staff.
- Effective Advocacy: How to clearly articulate critical history, Medic*tion details, and behavioral baselines when stress is high.
- Working With the System: Practical strategies to turn ER doctors and nurses into collaborative allies for your loved one.
Venue Details
Beban Park Social Centre — Room 1
2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
Accessible venue with ample free parking on-site.
Admission
- MHRP CI Members: Free
- Non-Members: $10.00
(Annual memberships are $10/year and can be renewed or to support local peer support programmes year-round.)
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Annual General Meeting
Info: Review of the past year's operations and community impact, presentation of official reports and financials, and key organizational updates on the future of MHRP CI.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Intermission & Refreshments
Info: Take a brief break to connect with the community, stretch your legs, and enjoy light refreshments and hot beverages before the evening symposium begins.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Community Symposium: Inside the Triage Doors
Info: An emergency physician shares an insider's perspective on mental health crises in the ER, covering triage realities, common advocacy missteps, and practical ways to partner with hospital staff.
Event venue & nearby stays
Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, Canada
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