The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.

To serve in the MWAR Advisory Group, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Lived / Living experience with mental wellness and substance use / addictions recovery:
  • Individuals who have lived/living experience with a mental health concern as well as experience with mental health services; and/or
  • Individuals who have lived/living experience with substance use as well as experience with substance use services; and/or
  • Individuals who have lived/living experience supporting an individual (family/friend) experiencing challenges with mental health and/or substance use.
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel for annual meetings/training opportunities; and
• Flexibility and availability to meet with MWAR Advisory Group via telephone, webinar, or other as needed.

It is vital that the voices of individuals with lived/living experience with mental health concerns and/or substance use are heard. This will help inform program and system planning. MWAR representatives assist in developing new policies, programs, and services, and contribute to the improvement of existing ones. Individuals who serve on the MWAR Advisory Group will receive monetary honoraria in accordance with established GNWT rates for their time.

Application deadline is May 31, 2024.

Information on the expression of interest and MWAR Advisory Group is available here:

• Expression of Interest for Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Group
• Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Advisory Group - Frequently Asked Questions

Media Contact:

Andrew Wind
Manager of Communications
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
1-867-767-9052 ext. 49034
Andrew_Wind@gov.nt.ca