We speak with Dr. Gohar Sheikh, Director of Elign Health Centre in Burnaby & Founder of House Call for Humanity, on his work in addressing the complex relationship between pain, poverty, mental health and addictions.

According to research published by the Mayo Clinic, chronic pain and mental health disorders are not only common in the general population, but studies suggest that a relationship exists between these 2 conditions. In addition to depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, individuals with chronic pain are at risk of other mental health problems including suicide.

In 2020 there has been over 1,300 deaths linked to drug overdoses in British Columbia. Many of those who turn to illegal drugs initially do so to manage pain. As part of the Muslim Care Centres multidisciplinary approach to addiction recovery and mental wellbeing we have facilitated Chiropractic care, in partnership with House Call for Humanity, to vulnerable individuals on Vancouver’s Downtown East Side.

We speak with the founder of the Vancouver Virology Center, Dr. Osamah Al-Enezi, on thier work with  MCC and address questions about COVID-19 and the Vaccines coming out.

This episode has been sponsored by Islamic Relief Canada. 

In this video we speak with Shakeel Khan about countering Islamophobia with a strong identity. Shakeel is a college instructor specializing in at-risk youth and addictions recovery.

In this interview we speak with Founder & CEO Marcia Nozik and Embers Training Manager Lynne Tapper. Embers Staffing Solution is a Vancouver based charity which helps individuals secure work. They provide equipment, training, and jobs — in addition to life coaching and community. 

Embers mission is to create economic and employment opportunities for people living on low incomes. Over the past 18 years, EMBERS has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives.

This episode has been sponsored by Islamic Relief Canada.