At BIST we want all members to feel safe and comfortable. When coming to a BIST Group or Program – whether its IN PERSON OR ONLINE please follow the below:

• Keep Personal Space Boundaries – only make physical contact if invited to do so.
• No offensive language or jokes (this includes but is not limited to sexist, racist and homophobic comments)
• Clothing bearing inappropriate slogans or pictures is prohibited
• Do not interrupt others
• Keep phones on silent
• Allow all those who want to speak have a say
• Do not attend programs under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Do not harass, threaten, intimidate or coerce any person at any time
• Do not take videos or photos of staff or members unless given explicit permission to do so

• To maintain the privacy of all participants, you should be alone in a private living space when attending the meeting.
• Do not record the meeting (audio or video).
• Please do not screenshot any part of the meeting. All shared resources will be emailed out to participants after each support group.
• The meetings are meant for persons with lived experience only – If you require a support worker or family member to assist you with navigating the technology, once you have successfully logged on, please have them support you from a space where they cannot hear what is being discussed in the group.

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