Lenae Silva: Episode 1: Introduction

In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lenae Silva for the first time. They discuss the impact of Covid-19 on peer workers’ careers and personal lives, as well as the  increased need for harm reduction workers. Lenae also discusses the lack of career development offered to peer workers and how this is a major barrier to those working in this field.Glossary:BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease ControlCAI: Community Action InitiativeCAT: Community Action TeamCMHA: Canadian Mental Health AssociationCRA: Canada Revenue AgencyHSABC:  Homelessness Services Association of BCOAT: Opioid Agonist TherapyOPS: Overdose Prevention SitePCO: Primary Care OutreachPWD: Person with Disabilities VIHA: Vancouver Island Health AuthorityThis interview was recorded on October 10, 2022.