…comes at a time of year when many people love to go camping! Please remember to keep each other safe and healthy, at least 6 feet (2 m) apart.
Your social distancing reminder…
Free COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers
One of our Home Share Providers passed along this link for some online free training for people who work in the healthcare field regarding supporting COVID-19.
Check it out here. And thanks to Sherry T for passing it along!
Mental health and support networks…
The Government of Canada has recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many of us. Stress and anxiety can be worse for those who do not have access to their regular support networks.
Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of any age across Canada can access immediate:
- Mental Health and Substance use support.
- Free and confidential resources.
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
See the full list of supports available here.
VIDEO: Getting Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Special thanks to CLBC for circulating this awesome resource from the Planning for People Network of Ontario.
Click here to watch a video in plain language about what it is like when people go to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccinations
Hey everyone, CLBC has issued further information about vaccinations – you can check it out here.
CLBC Update
Hi everyone, you can see CLBC’s May 5th update bulletin for individuals and families here. Lots of good info!
Mental Health Week
Hey everyone, we are marking the end of 2021’s Mental Health Week with this post of resources we found through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
- Check in on your mental health (an online checklist)
- Identify when positivity turns toxic (and 4 ways to combat it)
- 7 steps you can take using words to help find your calm
- List of emotions beyond “fine” (to help you naming your emotions)
As well as other articles published for Mental Health Week, and more resources gathered together by CLBC.
Wellness Together Canada also offers resources tailored to coping with COVID-19. You can find more on their webpage here.
There is also a YouTube version of the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities virtual course for families and caregivers called “Mental Health for Adults with Developmental Disabilities during COVID-19.” You can find that series of videos here.
CLBC Update on Vaccinations
Hey everyone
Please see this link for more information from CLBC regarding vaccination for COVID-19 for people who receive CLBC services.
Healthy Eating Habits…
The Government of Canada has emailed bulletin reminders out about the importance of keeping healthy eating habits. Maintaining healthy habits is important, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some suggestions to try and make part of your healthy eating routine:
- Planning regular times for meals each day.
- Making half of your plate vegetables and fruits.
- Planning your meals to help you cook more often.
- Eating with others in your home, or virtually if you live alone.
There are more healthy eating habits here.
