Working with people with lived and living experience: A guide for meaningful engagement

This guide highlights practical approaches and recommendations for organizations to engage with people with lived and living experiences (PWLLE) of substance use in meaningful, non-stigmatizing and equitable ways.

The document was developed by PWLLE as a guide for community organizations, healthcare providers, public health providers, governments, social service agencies, researchers and more.

Published By:  ONPUD (Ontario Network of People who Use Drugs) with support from CATIE (Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange)

Publication Date: 2026

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