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…comes with a link to the City of Kelowna news bulletin that lists ideas to stay active this winter while also safely social distancing! Try a hike, book a time to skate, or check out the City’s list of (COVID-19 modified) programs indoors.
Hey everyone, home share providers and service providers can join in CLBC’s telephone conference update next Tuesday, January 26, to get COVID-19 health and safety information from:
Service providers and home sharing providers can pre-submit COVID-19 questions until the end of the day Jan. 21 to: CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca (use the words “COVID CALL” in the subject line). Questions about vaccination are being sent to the office of the Provincial Health Officer, and Dr. Behn Smith will provide an update.
The conference will go from 1:35-2:30 pm (Vancouver time). Call in to: 1-877-353-9184 (participant code: 87916#). Special instructions: Due to the number of expected participants, please begin to dial in as early as 1:25 p.m.
Hey everyone, you can join CLBC’s self-advocate and family conference call about COVID-19 TODAY:
When: Monday, January 18, 2021
Time: 1:35 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
How to call in: 1-877-353-9184
Participant code: 87916#
* Due to the large number of participants, please call in at 1:20 p.m.
Participants will hear from Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer) about the latest health information and guidance on COVID-19, as well as Nicholas Simons (Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction), Michael Prince (CLBC Board Chair), and Ross Chilton (CEO of CLBC).
For the latest information from CLBC, please visit their web pages with COVID-19 information here.
Hey everyone, we’ve received some good resources from HSCL that would be helpful to caregivers. They’re especially helpful explaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Check it out here.
Hey everyone, with the topic of VACCINES for COVID-19 coming up, there have been questions about providing informed consent for immunization. Thanks to the BCCEO network for sharing resources around this topic!
Click here to read what the BCCDC says about Informed Consent for Immunization, and inability to provide consent for immunization.
Click here to be taken to the Ministry of Health form for Consent for Vaccine-for Adults Assessed as Incapable of Giving Informed Consent.
Hey everyone, check out this page for information on how BC plans to distribute vaccine in our COVID-19 response!
There’s also easy-to-ready PDF information about the vaccine here, and what to expect about what happens when getting the vaccine here.
Hey everyone, the Government of Canada sent around some really important mental health tips to keep in mind, check it out:
It’s important to take care of your mental health. Small and effective lifestyle choices can benefit your mental health, like:
The Wellness Together Canada portal provides credible resources and support, including confidential counselling, to take care of your mental health during COVID-19.
Click here for more information on how to take care of yourself .
…comes with an invitation to join in upcoming online events hosted by the Family Support Institute! Check it out!
Upcoming FSIBC Zoom Conversations
https://mailchi.mp/fsibc/jan3?e=2c975e4e6a
Our Zoom conversations are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, camaraderie, inspiration, trouble-shooting, and sharing what’s hard. Some of these sessions are by theme/topic and others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling right now — overwhelmed, sadness, fear, anxiety — you are not alone.
You can also subscribe to their newsletter by clicking here.
Hey everyone, your social distancing reminder of the week is inspired by the current edition of the Plan Institute’s newsletter, which has a great article about connecting intentionally with others during these trying times – check it out here! Their suggestions include:
As well as many others! Give something new a try and share your favorites in the comments!
Hey everyone:
Such COOL news from Lea – Aaron H created a video game called “Mystical Echoes” that is available for purchase on the Steam app, you can find it listed under Considra Games. There is a preview of the game on YouTube, so you can check out his creation!
Aaron says he plans to start working on making another video game soon – can’t wait to check it out, Aaron! Way to go!
