…and what they might mean over the holidays this year due to COVID-19 — you can check out what is currently in place and see what applies to your situation here.
TRAINING: Plan Institute
Hey all, the winter online training sessions presented by Plan Institute were listed in their newsletter and include:
- the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
- Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning (For BC residents)
- Personal Support Network Facilitation
And many other resources, like their 5-part webinar series designed to help people facing social isolation stay connected. You can get more information about everything they have on offer on their website.
UPDATED: BC Recovery Benefit
Hey everyone, applications for the BC Recovery Benefit open tomorrow (Dec 18) – check out more info here to see details in the news release.
UPDATE: here is the direct link to where you can determine eligibility and apply.
TRAINING: LINK Healthy Relationships
Hey everyone, posAbilities is offering free, online (Zoom) LINK Healthy Relationships training in the South Okanagan area this Winter. The LINK! curriculum provides relevant sexual health information and focuses on a variety of topics including:
- Knowing Your Rights, Consent, and the Law
- The Basics (Anatomy, Public vs. Private)
- Different Types of Touch and Trusted People
- Self-Care
- Gender and Identity
- Relationships and Decision Making
- Online Safety and Pornography
- Dating and Break-Ups
- Thinking about Sex (Determining “Readiness”, Types of Sexual Activity)
- Safer Sex (STIs and Contraception)
Check out the attached info and contact them to register online!
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!
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.
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…keeps all you Star Wars fans a “safe” social distance away from Darth Vadar! Thanks for sharing this video, Emily! Let’s all stay health and safe, at least 2m (6 feet) apart!
CLBC HSP Conference Call
Hey everyone, the next teleconference call for service providers and Home Share Providers with Dr. Behn Smith will be Dec 8th:
Date: December 8, 2020
Time: 1 – 2:15 p.m.
Call in: Vancouver 604-681-0260, Elsewhere 1-877-353-9184
Participant code: 37568#
