Thriving Through Transitions – October 22 and 23, 2025
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Purpose
The Long-Term and Continuing Care (LTCC) Conference is a space for learning, collaboration, and connection among those working to support individuals across all stages of life. Rooted in culturally grounded and client-centered care, the conference focuses on mental health, addictions, trauma-informed practice, and adult protection within LTCC systems. It highlights the importance of holistic, interdisciplinary approaches that respond to complex needs and promote wellness across the lifespan.
Attendees will explore how care systems can better support vulnerable populations including those experiencing abuse, neglect, or self-neglect, while integrating Indigenous values, traditional knowledge, and community-based innovations.
Who should attend??
This conference welcomes a diverse audience, including:
- Long-term care staff and administrators
- Mental health and addictions professionals
- Indigenous social workers and cultural support providers
- Community leaders and advocates
- Policy makers and program developers
- Protection workers and social service providers
- Caregivers including those who work in group homes, care homes or day programs
- Students and researchers in health, social work, or related fields
Topics Being Presented
- Systems-Level Collaboration in LTCC
Exploring how federal, provincial, and community organizations work together to support individuals across the care continuum. - Wrap around approaches for complex needs in LTCC
Addressing complex needs through integrated care models, including support for interdisciplinary teams to provide high levels of care. - Community-Based Innovations
Showcasing grassroots programs and local initiatives that are making a difference in long-term and continuing care. - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and LTCC
Understanding the lifelong impacts of FASD and strategies for providing supportive, culturally safe care. - Trauma-Informed and Culturally Grounded Practice
Centering Indigenous values, traditional knowledge, and trauma-informed approaches in care delivery. - Adult Protection and Self-Neglect
Exploring how care systems respond to vulnerable adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or self-neglect, especially those unable to seek support on their own.
For more information contact Research Consultant – Kelsie Zerebeski, kelsie@sfnfci.ca