Areli Mendez

Harm Reduction Worker

Talent

Toronto, ON, CanadaMember since June 16, 2026

Research participant recruitment and informed consentData collectionData entryData quality assuranceBasic quantitative data analysis (R)Semi-structured interviewsStandardized mental health assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, CAGE, MMSE)Microsoft OfficeAcademic writingLiterature reviewTrauma-informed care

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Research participant recruitment and informed consentData collectionData entryData quality assuranceBasic quantitative data analysis (R)

About

Provide trauma-informed support to women and gender-diverse individuals with mental health and substance use concerns, building rapport and offering harm reduction education.

Experience

Harm Reduction Worker - YWCA Hamilton, Substance Use Services - Hamilton, ON

(2024-01)

Provide trauma-informed support to women and gender-diverse individuals with mental health and substance use concerns, building rapport and offering harm reduction education.

Monitor clients in a supervised consumption setting and respond to medical emergencies, including drug poisoning crises, according to the medical directive.
Assist clients in accessing health and social services, including mental health care, addiction treatment, housing, and community resources.
Document client interactions and observations maintaining confidentiality.

General Practitioner - Saude Clinic - San Luis Potosi, Mexico

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Practiced as an independent General Practitioner, leading clinical decision-making in emergency and outpatient environments.

Conducted assessments, risk evaluations, documentation, and follow-up care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Research Assistant - Neuroscience project - Department of Biochemistry, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí - San Luis Potosí, Mexico

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Conducted image analysis of dentate gyrus granule cells using microscopy to evaluate nuclear structures and neurogenesis biomarkers for a peer-reviewed Alzheimer's study.

Performed comprehensive literature reviews on adult hippocampal neurogenesis, Alzheimer's disease pathology, and mechanisms of biphasic neurogenic regulation.
Prepared figures and visual data outputs and contributed to manuscript review in collaboration with the PI.
Maintained accurate research records and ensured adherence to ethical research standards.

Medical Social Service Intern (Mandatory Supervised Clinical Practice) - Secretaría de Salud - San Luis Potosí, México

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Delivered supervised primary care and mental health promotion in rural communities.
Conducted patient assessments, preventive care, and follow-up.
Contributed to community health education and public health data collection.

Research Participant Recruiter - ENT project - ENT Service, Hospital Central "Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto" - San Luis Potosi, Mexico

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Recruited and consented participants in person and by telephone for a nasal obstruction and acoustic voice analysis study.
Administered standardized questionnaires and ensured high-quality, protocol-compliant data collection.
Coordinated participant scheduling and follow-up with the research team.

Volunteer Crisis Responder - Kids Help Phone

(2025-01)

Provided text-based emotional support and safety planning for youth experiencing crisis, including responding to the 988-crisis line.
Collaborate with supervisors to ensure appropriate follow-up and referral resources.

SOPEN volunteer - Substance Overdose Prevention and Education Network (SOPEN)

(2024-01)

Facilitated overdose prevention workshops and promoted evidence-based harm reduction strategies.
Engage with community members to increase awareness of substance use safety and mental health resources.