The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative initiative led by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University.
The concepts of health equity and social inclusion cut across the work of many faculties and community service organizations within Western University and the London Not-for-Profit-Sector respectively. CRHESI strives to provide a forum for research-enabled, synergistic and catalytic change for London and surrounding areas.
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CRHESI UPDATES
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Gender-Based Violence, Pain, Trauma & the Brain: A CRHESI Research-to-Community Event
Over 100 people interested in better understanding the connections among gender-based violence, trauma, pain, and cognition, gathered on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Goodwill’s Community Room on Horton Street in London. Jessie Rodger from Anova started the day with an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement focused on this generative season of Spring, and the importance of the…
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Free In-Person Training: Building Skills to Address Online Harm, Misogyny, and Hate
Developed for men aged 18–30, and open to all genders interested in building skills to address online harm, misogyny, and hate. Details
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Teacher Well-Being: Trauma- and Violence-Informed Classrooms Curriculum
CRHESI is pleased to share this resource for K-12 educators developed by CRHESI member Dr. Susan Rodger and team. This e-learning course provides practical guidance for K-12 educators on how to introduce trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) approaches to teaching and how this lens can be applied to their own well-being. The curriculum has 7 sections,…
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Invitation: Fête Franco-Fun
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Ed Blake Park, London, Ontario Come out for an afternoon of fun, culture, and community with activities for the whole family, including: 🎈 Inflatable games🎶 Live music and entertainment🪁 Kite activities🍿 Free freezies and popcorn🌭 On-site BBQ (voluntary contribution)🛍️ Francophone Market✨ Family-friendly activities and much more Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
CRHESI PRIORITIES
OUR PARTNERS
CRHESI is grounded in the strong tradition at Western University of conducting research with and for individuals who have experienced vulnerability and marginalization. Our work is made possible through collaboration with a broad network of community and university partners.
Community Organization Partners
- St. Joseph’s Hospital
- London InterCommunity Health Centre
- United Way
- London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
- Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Middlesex)
- My Sister’s Place
- Family Service Thames Valley
- mindyourmind
- Goodwill Industries
- Pillar Nonprofit Network
- London Homeless Coalition
- Muslim Resource Centre
- Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
- Middlesex-London Health Unit
- City of London
Western University Partners
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Indigenous Health and Well-being Initiative (IHWI)
- Faculty of Information and Media Studies
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences
- Schulich Interfaculty School of Public Health
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research
- King’s University College – School of Social Work and Poverty Research Centre