Qollab is a research lab located at l’École de santé publique de l’Université de Montréal and affiliated with the Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP). Our goal is to work in collaboration with 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities to describe and understand health issues, with a focus on identifying the social, contextual, and structural factors underlying health problems. We are particularly interested in mental health and substance use in 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities. We generate high quality evidence to inform the development and implementation of health promotion policies and interventions.
Advance knowledge on the social, contextual, and structural risk and protective factors related to mental health and substance use among the diverse population of 2S/LGBTQIA+.
Advance understanding of the lived experience of mental health and substance use among 2S/LGBTQIA+ to identify interventions grounded in 2S/LGBTQIA+ lived experiences.
Olivier Ferlatte (he/him), Qollab Director
Olivier Ferlatte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at the School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, and a regular researcher at the Centre de recherche en santé publique (CreSP). His research focuses on the relationships between stigma, substance use, and mental health among 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities. He is a recognized expert in syndemics and intersectional approaches, and his research findings have informed public policy and the development of programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of 2S/LGBTQIA+ people. His research draws on a wide range of methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods, arts-based research, and mixed methods. It is driven by a strong commitment to community engagement and to involving people affected by health inequities as research partners. Olivier holds a Junior 2 Research Scholar Award from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS).
