Many students have been involved in helping to refine HAP. Our community research collaborators have included The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program at Health Sciences North (2016); The Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (2005-2019); the Child and Family Centre (2008-2011); Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (2007-08); and Iris Addiction Services for Women (2004). Currently we are working with NISA (Northern Initiative for Social Action).
Here is a Sampling of Present and Past Team Members
Dr. Patrick Oghene is currently completing a 1-year BSW program. He will be co-facilitating HAP in small groups as well as with varsity sport teams, and assisting with data analysis. Fall 2025 – present.
Dr. Cole Giffin is a post-doctoral researcher with HAP. He has led the study of HAP with varsity sports teams as well as facilitating HAP in elementary school classrooms. 2024 – present.
Tracy Gregory is a current 1-year BSW student. She is helping to co-facilitate HAP with NISA (Northern Initiative for Social Action), an adult mental health peer support organization.
Majero Bouman is a current 1-year BSW student. She is helping to co-facilitate HAP with NISA (Northern Initiative for Social Action), an adult mental health peer support organization.
Hunter Brear is a BSW student currently completing her 4th year field placement with the HAP team. She will help to co-facilitate HAP in small groups and with varsity sport teams. Fall 2025 – present.
Simon Tessier completed a 1-year BSW program in 2024, and facilitated HAP in North Bay with the Near North District School Board.
Chanelle Howard completed her 3rd year Field Placement delivering HAP in classrooms including in French-language schools. Fall 2022 – April 2023.
Tracey Broatch completed her 3rd year field placement in HAP. She co-facilitated HAP in schools. January 2022 – June 2022.
Isabella Izumi completed her 4th year Field Placement in HAP. She delivered HAP in classrooms & helped to analyze qualitative interview data. Fall 2022 – April 2023.
Melonie Gilchrist is currently a MSW student. She facilitated HAP in schools and helps to manage the current research project including assisting with data analysis and conducting research interviews.
