Hey everyone, please take a minute to check out this COVID-19 mental health first aid Self-Care & Resilience Guide put together by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It’s got a fantastic list of resource, and also guides you through completing a personal plan. Chat about it, share it, and stay safe and healthy!
PPE Supplies – Where to get them…
Hi All:
Here’s some links to places to order PPE Supplies online. We hope that they are helpful:
Special payments from government…
Hey everyone, this morning the Prime Minister announced special one-time, tax-free payment to people who receive the Disability Tax Credit as of June 1, 2020 — which could mean an extra $600 for those eligible. More information is available here on Castanet and we will post further details as they become available.
—UPDATE—
There is a COVID-19 financial help guide available here that asks 7 to 10 questions, and shows a customized list of benefits that may help at this time.
Mental Health Check-In
COVID-19 Mental Health Check-in is a self-assessment tool for youth and adults from the Canadian Mental Health Association B.C. Division. The BC Centre for Disease Control has it posted to their Mental Well-being During COVID-19 page — just click the link, and you can do a quick check-in. Check it out, and pass it on! Stay safe, and healthy.
Social gatherings…
Hey everyone, here is a great flowchart that helps explain things we all need to consider about social gatherings moving forward. As discussions turn to opening things up and easing restrictions…it’s a good time to check it out, chat about it, and pass it on!
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
Hey everyone, as we all do our best to stay healthy and safe by keeping socially distanced (at least 2 m apart), don’t forget to keep in touch with others – here is a link to The Riot! self-advocates newsletter page, to help keep connected. Check it out!
Hope for good things…
How to Feel Better…
Self-care: Taking Care of the Caregivers
Hey everyone, there is a free webinar/workshop being offered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on June 2nd about the importance of practicing self-care as a caregiver – check it out and pass it on!
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…courtesy of the Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks! Brought to you by CBC news and John Cleese (via Twitter).
In a park in Ottawa ( Probably Canada, although there’s no ’Sorry’ at the end ) pic.twitter.com/J6Hp48eYzh
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) April 9, 2020
