Rooted in Belonging

Bridging lived expertise, community leadership, and collaborative action to transform substance use, mental health, and social inclusion across Atlantic Canada.

Daycare teacher reading to students
Toddler playing with wooden blocks
Interior shot of a play room in a daycare

Who We Are

SUN ARC Community Hub Inc. (Shared Understanding Network, an Atlantic Resource Collaborative) is a newly established non-profit dedicated to community-driven systems change across Atlantic Canada. 

At our core, we are Rooted in Belonging. We believe that genuine transformation happens when individuals and communities are not merely invited to the table to share stories, but are grounded as true leaders, experts, and co-creators of the systems that serve them.

By convening peer leaders, frontline workers, researchers, elected officials, and community leaders, SUN ARC aims to break down institutional and social barriers and replace them with shared power, true belonging and transformative, community-led action for change.

Baby playing with a fabric toy

Online and in-person community conversations on substance use, mental health and social inclusion

Healthy habits

Healthy Snacks Provided
To nurture growing toddlers and curious minds

Dedicated Nap Room
With cribs for a restful sleep

Communication Regularly
Sharing images and updates through our app

Daycare teacher reading to a baby
Young child playing in a toy car

Never a boring day

Daily Outdoor Time
Safe and fun outdoor play in designated space

Monthly Art Class
Hands-on art, led by a local artist

No Screens
Real play. Real learning

Board of Directors

Staff

Rooted in Collaboration

SUN ARC is built on strong foundational partnerships that span national healthcare centers, healthcare leaders, and regional advocacy networks.

  • The Dr. Peter Centre: National leaders in harm reduction, health equity, and stigma reduction.

  • Dr. Sara Davidson: Partnering on community-centered healthcare innovation, clinical integration, and research.

  • Substance User Network of Atlantic Regions (SUNAR): Driving regional peer advocacy, harm reduction, and lived experience leadership.

Upcoming Events

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