Hey everyone, the WHO has developed a poster of practical coping strategies to help deal with stress. You can get the PDF here:
Check it out, chat about it, and pass it along. Stay healthy, and safe!
Coping with stress…
Plan Institute workshops and resources!
Hey everyone, in case you missed their email – Plan Institute continues to offer their workshops online, including:
- Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning (Thursdays, at a variety of times);
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Levels 1 and 2 (offered monthly);
- Personal Support Network Facilitation – 6-week online course (Sep 14 to Oct 25, or Nov 2 to Dec 13)
They are also collaborating with PLAN to offer Staying Socially Connected during the COVID-19 pandemic from May 26 to June 23. The webinars which have already aired are available here.
Did you know that friends, family members, people with disabilities, or support workers can call Plan Institute anytime to talk about:
- the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP);
- estate planning;
- advocacy approaches;
- the Disability Tax Credit;
- government benefit programs;
- social network building;
- NEW: how to stay socially connected during COVID-19
Their toll-free Disability Planning Helpline is 1-844-311-7526.
Mental Health First Aid…
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:
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!
CLBC Weekly Update
Hey everyone, CLBC’s Weekly Update is available on their website.
In this edition, find information about: plain language summary of hospital visit update; recent teleconference for individuals and families, including the audio recording; National AccessAbility Week; information on non-medical masks and face coverings; tips for coping with stress; Relationship Matter webinars; self care tips from a parent; virtual support group for caregivers; sessions to talk about anxiety; Self Advocate Leadership (SALN)’s new website; Coaches Corner by Kudoz; Dr. Bonnie Henry fan clubs; Theatre Terrific’s online classes and more.
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!
Managing Stress, Anxiety & Depression…
Hey everyone, here is the link to the Province of BC webpage all about Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & Depression. There are 5 strategies recommended to help people cope and support one another:
- Know the Facts
- Reach Out
- Have Calm Conversation
- Practice Self-Care
- Seek Help
The website also has great resources available and linked with each strategy. Check it out!
Mental health resources from WorkSafeBC
Hey everyone, you might have read that the Province has posted BC’s Restart Plan, and it talks about a safe re-start with WorkSafeBC. WorkSafeBC has a page dedicated to return to safe operations. On their page, they have a great list of resources geared to support mental health in the workplace:
- COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Service: Information and Signup (British Columbia Psychological Association) – Free virtual counselling provided by registered psychologists.
- COVID-19: Staying Well In Uncertain Times (Canadian Mental Health Association – B.C.) – Tips and information on how to reduce and manage anxiety in the workplace due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety and Depression (Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions) – Tips and resources on things we can do as individuals and collectively to deal with stress and support one another during these challenging times.
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak (World Health Organization) – These mental health considerations were developed by the WHO’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as messages targeting different groups to support for mental and psychosocial well-being during COVID-19 outbreak.
- Mental Health and COVID-10 (Conference Board of Canada) – Videos on different aspects of mental health, including coping with anxiety, job loss, and dealing with isolation.
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health (COVID-19) (Public Health Agency of Canada) – Tips and resources for taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Feel free to share with others!
BC’s Restart Plan
Hey everyone, the Province has posted BC’s Restart Plan to their website. As well as having great resources, it talks about:
- Protective measures we’ve taken in B.C. have made a difference
- The next stage of our challenge
- How we’ll keep transmission low
- How we’ll start getting people back to work (including details on “Phases 1 to 4”)
- Some next steps to make life a little easier
- How we’ll keep taking care of each other
- The little things make a big difference
You can also download the plan as a PDF. Check it out!
