Hey everyone, some of you may have heard of Amanda Rocheleau and The Giving Tree podcast for helping professionals — Amanda has announced a 6-week online caregiver support group starting up this month. You can check out more information and details on how to sign up here.
FSI WayFinder series starting up!
Hey everyone, the Family Support Institute of BC is offering their WayFinders series starting on March 2nd! WayFinders is a free program that supports person-centered planning. You can check out more information on the registration page here.
Here’s the schedule – you can attend one or more of the sessions when you register:
Celebrate Black History Month!
Hey everyone, we’re celebrating Black History Month in Canada and we wanted to share some cool videos we found highlighting some amazing Canadians including Harriet Tubman, Elijah McCoy, and William Hall — check it out here! You can also connect to events, resources, and organizations locally here!
And, to get started, check out the video below!
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hi everyone, check out the two posters below from the BC CDC website – they provide instructions (with pictures!) on how to properly don (put on) and doff (take off) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The website also has information on proper cleaning for re-useable PPE. Check it out!
CLBC update for Home Share Providers…
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting an MS Teams update for home share providers on Feb. 24 (12-1 pm PST) with Ross Chilton (CLBC CEO), Brenda Gillette (BC CEO Network CEO), and Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer).
See info from CLBC on how to register for this call — until now, these updates have been via teleconference, and they will now be using MS Teams.
If you have questions, please email them by noon on Tuesday, February 22, to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca with the subject line: FEB 24 COVID CALL.
Province of BC easing COVID-19 restrictions…
Hey everyone, you may have already heard the latest news on easing COVID-19 restrictions in BC — but, in case you missed it, check out this news article’s summary or watch the live stream replay below!
A Prescription for Nature!
Hey everyone, some great news — physicians can write prescriptions for a year-long pass to Canada’s national parks! It’s called A Prescription for Nature, and the program is being introduced in BC. Check it out here! This program is one part of a plan to get people out into nature regularly to support health and wellbeing — another key part is reducing barriers to transportation.
How often do you get out into nature? Leave us a comment!
CLBC Update – Seeking home share input
Hi everyone, CLBC is looking for input as they review their home sharing policies/procedures and guidance. They will be running test groups this month. If you’re interested in participating, check it out here!
CLBC update for Individuals & Families…
Hey everyone, CLBC’s most recent update for Individuals and families is now available here. Check it out!
Reminder! COVID-19, Cold & Flu Season, Calling 811…
Hey everyone, given that the symptoms of seasonal colds and the fly can crossover with symptoms of COVID-19, please remember it’s important to call 811 if you are experiencing any symptoms!
We have resources and reminders here on our website too, please check them out!
