The Department of Health and Social Services is inviting interested members of the public to submit an application 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 requirements:

·       Lived / Living experience with mental wellness and addictions recovery:

o   Individuals who have lived/living experience with a mental health concern as well as experience with mental health services; and/or

o   Individuals who have lived/living experience with substance use as well as experience with substance use services; and/or

o   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

·       Ability to meet with MWAR Advisory Group via telephone, webinar, or other as needed.

Having voices of individuals who have or are caring for a family member or friend with lived/living experience with a mental health concern or substance use as well as experience using mental health and addiction supports and services will be beneficial towards the development and improvement of new and existing policies, programs and services.

Individuals who serve on the MWAR Advisory Group will receive monetary honoraria in accordance with established GNWT rates for their time.

Application deadline is 3:00 pm on July 31, 2020.

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

·       Expression of Interest for Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Group

·       Frequently Asked Questions

Media Contact:

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