{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Do Local Good","title":"Navigating Gender-Based Violence in the Edmonton Region ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2563,"description":"About the Episode \nIn this episode of United Way’sDo Local Good podcast, hosts Baichi Chaki and Yawa Idi are joined by Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and Ashley Baxter from WIN House for a vital conversation on gender-based violence and the strength it takes to survive and rebuild. \nTogether, they explore the layered realities survivors face and the essential role of trauma-informed support. From emergency shelter to long-term outreach, this episode highlights the importance of meeting people where they are, with compassion, consistency, and connection. Listeners will also learn about how 211 Alberta helps survivors navigate resources like shelter, food, and mental health support, making sure no one has to face violence alone. \n\nFeatured Programs and Resources  \n211 Alberta \n211 Alberta is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. Access local resources by calling 211, texting INFO to 211, or chatting online. \nLearn More --> https://ab.211.ca/ \nCanadian Mental Health Association Edmonton \nCanadian Mental Health Association Edmonton offers a variety of programs and services that assist individuals with reaching their short and long-term mental health goals. \nLearn More --> https://edmonton.cmha.ca/ \nWIN House \nWIN House offers women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee domestic violence where they can access safety, support, relief, and resources.  \nLearn More --> https://www.winhouse.org/ \n\nJoin the Movement  \nGet Involved with GenNEXT  \nUnited Way’s GenNEXT is a volunteer-led initiative designed to inspire the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in our community. \nLearn More --> https://www.myunitedway.ca/take-action/join-a-group/gennext/ \nSpecial Acknowledgments \nWe extend our deepest thanks to Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and Ashley Baxter from WIN House for sharing their insight and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FI-2dfnJWZg0REAasnKRPqMsM4SS-vmkhx1C7qkuNwY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMDli/NjQ3N2Q2MWMxZjJj/MTVjNzc2ODJhMjEw/NDk3NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}