Kootenays: Weather & Travel info…
Check out this website for Kootenay weather and travel info, and remember to drive safe this winter. Thanks for sharing, Jackie!
Pivot Point Training!
Hey everyone, check out the upcoming online training opportunities from Pivot Point for January, February and March 2021, including:
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Antecedents, Triggers, and Cuing Behaviours
- Sexual Behaviour Across the Lifespan
To learn more and register, go to: www.pivotpoint.ca/calendar
Be “Avvy Savvy”
As the snow starts to fall, we are headed into Avalanche season! Thanks to Jackie for passing along this article about avalanche safety – be “avvy savvy” this year!
FSI Newsletter
The latest news from the Family Support Institute of BC is here, check it out.
COVID-19 Info – It’s Contagious!
Here’s a link to an online game that gives lots of information that helps to keep people safe during the pandemic. Check it out here and play along.
Stay safe!
Mental Health Matters…
As it says in this fantastic blog post, “Mental health is health, and it matters.” The holidays can be a very difficult time of year for many people; especially this year, with the added stress of COVID-19. Reach out for help if you need to. Here is a list of resources from HealthLink BC. There is also this webpage of resources focused on dual diagnosis (i.e. developmental disability and mental health).
Holiday Overwhelm…
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…is the Very Merry Live-Stream taking place tonight! Connect, be merry, and be safe!
Grocery Shopping Support – COMMUNITY CARE
Hey everyone, there is a Shop-by-Phone program available in Kelowna in partnership with Save-on-Foods (Mission) offering weekly service to Community Care clients who need help with grocery shopping and delivery.
Check out their brochure (below) and contact Neda (Volunteer Services Coordinator – Central Okanagan) if you have questions or are interested in obtaining a referral: 250.980.1558.
