I have worked in the social services field for 23 years. My background is in addictions and harm reduction. I am a certified addictions counselor. For the past 20 years, I have worked in all aspects of harm reduction, case management, contributed to the development and implementation of a risk reduction program for crack cocaine addicted homeless men, supervised front line staff in one of North America’s largest men's hostels, and helped establish a High Needs Program specifically tailored to homeless men in crisis. More recently, I facilitate a Criminal Justice and Addiction course for Centennial College and provide training to Seaton House front line staff. For 6 years I led a team of five housing/outreach workers utilizing the Housing First model and providing follow up supports to newly housed men in the community. I currently work in a Managed Alcohol Program in the Annex/Infirmary Program of Seaton House where we strive to reduce the risks associated with the use of both non palatable and palatable alcohol.I am also the lead trainer in Crisis Intervention and Physical Interventions skills for Seaton House. I train through and with the Canadian Training Institute and have been doing so for the past 11 years.Specialties: Harm Reduction, Counselling, Leading Teams, Crisis Intervention, Training and Education.