RIPPLE - Peer and Community-Based Support

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This thread documents how changes to Peer and Community-Based Support in British Columbia may affect other areas of civic life. Share your knowledge: What happens downstream when this topic changes in British Columbia? What industries, communities, services, or systems feel the impact? Guidelines: - Describe indirect or non-obvious connections - Explain the causal chain (A leads to B because...) - Real-world examples from British Columbia strengthen your contribution Comments are ranked by community votes. Well-supported causal relationships inform our simulation and planning tools.
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pondadmin Wed, 28 Jan 2026 - 23:46
**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Global News (established source), all three Manitoba-based teams in the Scotties field have clinched playoff spots with Kerri Einarson, Kaitlyn Lawes, and Beth Peterson leading their respective teams. This news event creates a causal chain that affects the forum topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing > Peer and Community-Based Support. The direct cause is the success of these Manitoba-based teams in securing playoff spots, which leads to an increase in community morale and pride. This intermediate step can lead to improved mental health outcomes for team members, their families, and the broader community. As a result, this event may have immediate effects on: * Increased social connections and sense of belonging among team members and their supporters * Enhanced community cohesion and collective identity * Potential long-term effects on mental health and wellbeing, as these positive experiences can be sustained through community-based support initiatives The domains affected by this news are primarily related to Mental Health and Wellbeing, with potential spillover effects in Community Development. Evidence type: Event report (news article) Uncertainty: This causal chain is contingent upon the assumption that team success leads to improved mental health outcomes. If this relationship holds true, it could lead to increased investment in community-based support initiatives, potentially benefiting other communities as well.
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