Peer Support Programs
AEBC’s peer support activities are designed to facilitate social connections with others in our community. We do this through our online chats, online training sessions, email discussion groups, and local chapter activities.
In general, our peer support activities are geared towards our members, however, guests are always welcome. It is our hope that after getting involved in our activities, you will decide to join our community as a member. The cost is only $10 per year. To learn more about membership, visit our membership page.
Online Chats
Every week, we host two online chats: one is called our National Public Chat and the other is hosted by our BC Affiliate. Once a month our Halifax Chapter hosts a Mid-Week Meltdown. At these online chats, attendees use Zoom to connect, and we have a great time chatting about different topics or issues of interest to the group. Guests are always welcome! For more information, send us a message through our Contact Page and we will add your name to the chat lists.
Online Training Events
Throughout the year, we hold online training sessions on various topics such as technology, advocacy issues, and other topics of interest to our community. Members receive first notification of these trainings but we also advertise these through our newsletter and social media channels. We also record these events, and they can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Email Discussion Groups
Everyone who joins as a member is added to our email discussion groups powered by groups.io. These groups include a National discussion list as well as chapter/affiliate discussion groups. Topics range from technology to advocacy to whatever we feel like chatting about!
Local Chapters/Affiliate
The AEBC has local Chapters in cities across the country including an Affiliate in British Columbia. Each chapter/affiliate, comprised of AEBC members, has its own executive board and carries out its activities in the local region. To join a chapter in your area, please reach out to the chapter president. If you join AEBC as a new member, you can designate a chapter affiliation when you join. Read more about our chapters and affiliate here.
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