Episode 4 - Marlee Poole, Policy and Innovation Manager at VAHS

Host Gregg Taylor is joined by Marlee Poole, Policy and Innovation Manager at the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS). Through her own personal story and programs available at VAHS, Marlee and Gregg discuss ways in which aboriginal mental health practice can help anyone who is struggling with mental health and addiction. What is the VAHS? VAHS is a not-for-profit organization offering urban Indigenous-focused health and social services. For more than 30 years, we have delivered programs by and for urban Indigenous people in Vancouver to support physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Through services that focus on building relationships and connections, we address inequities in the health care system and promote empowered, healthy communities.  Current VAHS services include a full-scope Primary Care Clinic, a Dental Clinic, a cultural wellness program led by Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous Early Years programs for children and families.  VAHS will be opening a new Healing Centre, with dedicated outdoor spaces for land-based healing, at 52–92 East Hastings in Spring 2025. To learn more, please visit us online at vahs.life. Links mentioned in the Podcast: VAHS website List of VAHS Programs Support VAHS The Body Keeps Score Book VAHS Social media Facebook Instagram X Cultural Program located at 449 East Hastings, Vancouver (Open Mon, Tues, Thurs – Fri 10am – 3:30pm).    Reconciliation and Indigenous Mental Health: Counselling and Beyond - CTMH Calltime Mental Health VAHS Resource Page Credits: Host / Executive Producer: ⁠Gregg Taylor⁠ Producer: ⁠Michael Levett⁠ Engineer and Editor: ⁠Gaëtan Harris