Hey everyone, one of our awesome employees passed along a great resource with online training about concussions provided through the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) here. It’s called the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), and it includes educational modules and resources developed for different perspectives (i.e. taking training as a medical professional, as a coach, as a parent or caregiver…etc.). Check it out!
Have Your Say in…Kelowna park design!
Hey everyone, as part of our “Have Your Say” series letting you know about opportunities to get involved (and self-advocate!) in your community — check out this opportunity to weigh in on the design of Ballou Park upgrades, and this opportunity to stay connected to ongoing City projects that impact YOU, including the Abbott Street active transportation corridor. Get involved!
REMINDER: Have Your Say…
Last week we asked you to take a few minutes to help us by answering a question about your experiences over the past year. Please consider taking this opportunity to check in!
You can click here to be taken to the question page. Thanks!
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.
NELSON STAR article…Check it out!
Hey everyone, for those of you who might have missed it…here’s a link to an article about the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program that ran in the Nelson Star on May 7, 2021, featuring some very kind words about us from one of our valued employees. Thanks Mahitha!
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!
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.
CLBC Home Share Provider Update…
Hey everyone, join in CLBC’s teleconference on June 8th for a service provider and home share provider COVID-19 update from Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer), Ross Chilton (CEO of CLBC), and Brenda Gillette (CEO of the BC CEO Network).
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 1:05 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Call in: 1-877-353-9184
Participant code: 44289#
Special instructions: Due to the number of expected participants, please begin to dial in as early as 12:55 p.m.
You can submit COVID 19 questions to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca by noon on Friday, June 4 using the words “JUNE 8 COVID CALL” in the subject line.
Anxiety and isolation during COVID-19…
The Government of Canada has recognized that Canadians have been experiencing more symptoms of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as:
- Feeling isolated.
- Constant worrying.
- Confusion and sadness.
The Wellness Together Canada online portal has online mental health support and counseling resources.
There are more resources to help you take care of yourself here.
Have Your Say In…Kelowna’s Knox Mountain!
Hey everyone, as part of our “Have Your Say” series letting you know about opportunities to get involved (and self-advocate!) in your community — check out this opportunity to weigh in on the future of Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park!
