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.
Advocating for Housing
CRHESI UPDATES
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Gender-Based Violence, Pain, Trauma & the Brain – Half-Day Event
Are you interested in learning more about how gender-based violence, pain, and trauma affect the brain and cognition? Join us for a half-day, in-person event bringing together researchers, service providers, and community members to explore these important and interconnected topics. The morning will feature research presentations followed by a panel discussion with gender-based violence service…
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Invitation: London Black Health and Wellness Fair – March 28
You’re invited to Reclaiming Our Health: Strength, Safety, & Whole-Body Care London Black Health & Wellness Fair on March 28! See flyer below for details!
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Invitation: Gendered Homelessness: A Trauma- & Violence-Informed Lens
Join the Social Justice in Mental Health Research Lab for a talk by CRHESI’s own, Dr. Nadine Wathen. Time & Location Mar 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Zoom – Link will be shared by email About the event Presentation Summary: There are many paths to homelessness, each unique, and each rooted in structural…
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Join the 2026 kNOw-PAIN Conference — Advancing Pain Research & Support
Mark your calendar for March 26, 2026! The kNOw-PAIN Conference is returning to Western University’s Great Hall (8:00 am–5:00 pm) for a day of cutting-edge discussion about pain science and care. This interdisciplinary gathering brings together clinicians, researchers, patient partners, trainees and community members to explore how we understand, measure and support people living with…
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
- 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
- Brescia University College
- King’s University College – School of Social Work and Poverty Research Centre