Category: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Outdoor Celebrations…

The Government of Canada recognizes that you may be planning to take part in a holiday celebration with people outside your immediate household. If so, check with the local public health authority to find out about gathering size (and other) limits. You can prepare for celebrations by:

  • Checking with your local public health authority about gathering size limits.
  • Ensuring that you have enough space so guests can remain at the greatest distance possible from one another.
  • Taking a COVID-19 self-assessment before attending the celebration.
  • Having pre-portioned food rather than dips and shared snack bowls.
  • Staying outside.

It is important to assess the current COVID-19 activity in your community before planning for celebrations. Only engage in celebrations if it is safe to do so. You can find more information here.

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JUNE 28: CLBC COVID-19 Update

Hey everyone, CLBC has invited staff, support workers, and home sharing providers join in their teleconference on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (PDT) with Nicholas Simons, Minister, Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, to provide a COVID-19 update and to recognize the diligent and brave work of frontline support workers.

Call in: 1-877-353-9184 (participant code: 40896#)
Special Instructions:  Please start dialing in at 10:20 a.m.

You are invited to pre-submit COVID questions to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca by 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, using the words “JUNE 28 CALL” in the subject line.

For the latest information from CLBC, please visit their COVID-19 web page for service providers here.  You can also check out their full bulletin here.

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Mental Health Tips…

The Government of Canada has emphasized how important it is to take care of your mental health — especially during a crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are some tips to help you take care of your mental health:

  • Take a break from social media and the News.
  • Prioritize healthy meals, exercise, and full night’s sleep.
  • Try meditation or mindfulness.
  • Stay connected to friends and family while respecting the latest public health guidelines.

There are more tips and ways to get help here.

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Stay active…

The Government of Canada has encouraged all adults aged 18 to 64 to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Doing this can have health benefits, including:

  • Improved morale.
  • More self-esteem.
  • Reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and more.

To help you stay active, it’s important to make a plan, pick a time and place, and get started. You can find more information on taking care of your physical health here.

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Have Your Say In…the CCSS Check In!

Hey everyone, we usually send out an annual feedback survey that we had to postpone last year due to the impact of COVID-19.

We know there will be a time to look back on our COVID-19 experience and ask, “How did we do…” and, “What could we do better…” (and we will!). For now, if you can weigh in on one short question that will help us understand your experience so far, it would be really helpful to us.

While we recognize that we have not had a “typical” year of supports and services, we think it’s still important to check in with you.

You can click here to be taken to the question page. Thanks!

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CLBC Update for Families…

Hey everyone, join CLBC tomorrow (June 4) at 10:35 am for an update on the latest health and vaccine information and guidance on COVID-19.
Call in: 1-877-353-9184
Participant code: 28110#
* Due to the large number of participants, please call in at 10:25 a.m.

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