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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear members of the GAPS community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">I am writing to follow up on the recent GAPS survey that has highlighted certain challenges that some in the GAPS community are facing, not only through the ongoing pandemic but also the overall challenges with the cost of living in
the Metro Vancouver area.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">The last 18 months have been very challenging, particularly for your community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">If you are facing significant challenges, I would encourage you to seek support. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Please discuss your challenges directly with your supervisor if possible.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">You can also reach out to confidentially to myself, Monika Stachura, the GAPS liaison scientist, or HR.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">If you are struggling or you feel that you need mental health advice, you can take advantage of the services offered by TRIUMF’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.triumf.ca/human-resources/employee-assistance-program" title="https://www.triumf.ca/human-resources/employee-assistance-program"><span style="color:#044A91">Employee
Assistance Program</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(EAP).<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Everyone from the GAPS community qualifies for the EAP—even if you’re not directly paid by TRIUMF. The EAP provides free confidential, personal counselling services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">In addition, I would like to more fully understand how we might be able to jointly address specific challenges and work with you to explore possible resolutions. I also would like to encourage exchanges within the GAPS community to
share challenges, vulnerabilities, and successes.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">I will be working with the GAPS committee to set up a forum for such conversations in the next couple of weeks.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Wishing you all the best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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