 What’s On at the HSSSBCJuly 2024 Edition  Home Sharing Board Vacancies About  Co-operative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP) Info  Accessible Service Delivery Feedback Happy July to everyone in the Home Sharing community! We have been very busy at the HSSSBC planning events, speakers & opportunities for you to provide your input to make a difference in home sharing. HSSSBC Board of Directors is RecruitingDo you want serve your community by volunteering some of your time and expertise to a non-profit board supporting the disability sector? If you are a self-advocate, or have legal or accounting experience we would like to hear from you. The Home Sharing Support Society BC currently has opportunities to serve on our HSSSBC Board of Directors. Our mission is to enhance and support the sustainability and quality of home sharing and other housing options for adults with developmental disabilities throughout British Columbia. The Home Sharing Support Society BC works collaboratively with a cross-section of the Home Sharing community from across the province. This includes families, people in a home sharing arrangement, providers, those coordinating services, self-advocates, funders and other key community partners. Learn More About Us: https://homesharingbc.ca/about-us/ Co-operative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP)Are you or someone you know gifted with an exceptional talent or business idea but face barriers to employment? Vancouver Island University offers a unique opportunity that might be the perfect fit. The Cooperative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP) is designed to empower individuals with disabilities or other employment barriers to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. CETP is an online program that equips you with crucial business skills needed to start and run your own business. This includes everything from business strategy and financial literacy to digital marketing. The program is tailored for Canadians over the age of 17 who have diversabilities or any barriers that hinder regular employment. Program Highlights: Flexible Online Delivery: Participate from anywhere in Canada. Mentorship: Get paired with experienced business owners who provide personalized guidance. Financial Support: Access multiple sources of funding to cover your program costs, with a safety net to withdraw without fees if funding isn’t secured. Learn more here! Check your Bias!The IAT measures the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black people, gay people) and evaluations (e.g., good, bad) or stereotypes (e.g., athletic, clumsy). The main idea is that making a response is easier when closely related items share the same response key. When doing an IAT you are asked to quickly sort words into categories that are on the left and right hand side of the computer screen.Take your test here! Interesting StudyConscious and Unconscious Disability Attitudes In this study patterns of explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) attitudes towards disability are examined. BC Government’s Accessibility Feedback ToolThe BC government is making it easier for people with disabilities to provide feedback on accessibility! They’ve launched an online tool to share your experiences with provincial government services. You can find it on the “Accessibility” link at the bottom of any government webpage, or directly at gov.bc.ca/accessibilityfeedback. And if you prefer, you can still provide feedback by email, phone, or mail. Accessible Service Delivery From May 31 to July 31 2024, people, organizations and industry groups within B.C. are invited to provide input on draft recommendations for Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards under the Accessible British Columbia Act. These recommendations will form the basis of future accessibility regulations in B.C. (source: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/accessiblebcactstandards/) |
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| Dear Home Sharing Community Member,We hope you’re doing well. We wanted to remind you about our upcoming Mental Health and Wellness Webinar!If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s your chance! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear our amazing speakers!Presenters:Jessica grew up in a close-knit community nestled in the heart of Labrador. She is a proud granddaughter, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend, partner, and dog mom. Currently residing on Treaty 8 Territory in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Jessica works as a Community Wellness and Protection Advisor with the Canadian Red Cross. Jessica comes from a background in Addiction Counselling with lived and learned experience, which contributes to her work in implementing initiatives that promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Jessica believes in the strength of grassroots movements and encourages tangible action plans to create meaningful changes. Beyond her professional endeavours, Jessica finds inspiration and fulfillment in the simple joys of life. Whether she is engaging in the gentle art of beading, a practice that allows her to connect with her cultural roots or sharing moments with her partner and fur baby in the great outdoors, Jessica embraces each day with openness and gratitude. Michelle Skanes joined the Canadian Red Cross as a Registered Nurse/Public Health Advisor with the Indigenous Peoples Help Desk in 2021. As a Mi’kmaq woman, and a proud member of the Qalipu First Nation in Newfoundland, Michelle strives to support Indigenous communities across the nation through health promotion initiatives and in community clinical supports. With a diverse background experience living and working in Indigenous communities, Michelle has been leading the Indigenous Opioid Harm Reduction team within the Canadian Red Cross, with a primary goal of enhancing the existing supports and services to further expand Indigenous cultural safety, relevance and knowledge within the product service line. Michelle comes from a nursing, education and business background, and this formal training combined with lived and learned experience has contributed to the development and direction of the Indigenous Opioid Harm Reduction team. For the past few years Michelle has been involved in Opioid Harm Reduction and supports that work with training including Indigenous Cultural Safety, Trauma Informed Care, Psychological First Aid, Suicide Prevention, Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions summits, Canadian Nurses Association training in Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder, as well as Canadian Red Cross training in First Aid for Opioid Emergencies, Opioid Harm Reduction Champion and Opioid Harm Reduction Leadership Course. She firmly believes that even tiny, positive, strengths-based changes can have immense cumulative positive impacts and integrates advocacy for improvements in the lives of Indigenous peoples on a daily basis both within her work and life. Collaboratively, one step at a time, we can reduce the impacts of opioids and reduce harm in Indigenous communities. Session Details: Date: May 23, 2024 Time: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) Location: Virtual session via Zoom *Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event. Registration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation, please register before this deadline. To Register: Visit our website at www.homesharingbc.ca, under the “Events” tab from the main menu, and click on the session link to sign up. Can’t Attend Live? We’ve Got You Covered! We understand that some of you may have work commitments and might not be able to attend the session live. Don’t worry; The session will be recorded, and if you’ve registered for the session, you’ll receive access to the recording. Pre-Submit Your Questions For those attending in-person or may not be able to attend, we invite you to pre-submit your questions via this LINK. This will help us prepare information and/or resources in advance. We answer pre-submitted questions first and time permitting live questions. Connect with us on social media! Facebook Group Instagram If you have any questions or need accommodations, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We are here to assist you. We hope you can join us for this important session. Thank you for being an integral part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you! Best regards, Trina Plamondon Executive Director Home Sharing Support Society BC trina@homesharingbc.ca Ph. 604.243.2430 Web: www.homesharingbc.ca Home Sharing is Living Better Together We acknowledge that HSSSBC office operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples-Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh & Musqueam First Nations. We respect the land and honour this tradition of land acknowledgment that dates back centuries for Indigenous people. 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Mental Health and Behaviour Interface – Dr. Palanisamy
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Have you been confused by hearing ‘they don’t have severe mental illness, they don’t have an Axis 1 diagnosis, they are not psychotic, and they are not certifiable?’
Have you ever wondered why psychiatrists ask so many questions?
Do you find it hard to tell the differences between Functional Behavioural Assessment and Functional Analysis and would like to understand what the terms ‘positive behavioural support plan’, ‘safety plan’, ‘behavioural support plan’ mean?
Would you be interested in learning how behavioural consultants can work together with psychiatrists in managing people with IDD and mental illness?
Join Us for the 2nd Session on ‘Mental Health and Behaviour Interface’ as we would be covering these issues in the presentation.
You will be receiving a registration link in the next few days
Date & Time: 7th March 2024 | 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm
Platform: Zoom
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DqIz8DKTRMChPy20dQZ1Lw
Presenters
Aubrey Mosher (BCBA), Michelle Upshaw (BCBA), Vikram Palanisamy (Psychiatrist)
Facilitator: Anne Halas – Facilitator
Topics Covered:
- Terminology
· Psychiatric Terms: Severe mental illness, Psychosis, not certifiable, Axis 1 Diagnosis
· Clarification on terms like FBA, PBS, BSP, Safety Plan, Crisis / De-escalation Plans, Skill building plans
- Psychiatric and Behavioral Assessment insights
- Collaboration between BCBA and Psychiatrists with case example
Who Will Benefit: Behavioral therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, CLBC facilitators, family doctors and other staff working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Preparation: Watch our first presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TeDI2wOi8M
Dr Vikram Palanisamy
Psychiatrist
Home Sharing Support Society BC
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| What’s On at the HSSSBCFebruary 2024 Edition |
 NTG 2024 Family Webinar SeriesRegister Mental Health: Home Sharing Community Register Co-Design LabsRespiteJoin |
Happy February to everyone in the Home Sharing community! We have been very busy at the HSSSBC planning events, speakers & opportunities for you to provide your input to make a difference in home sharing. This month CLBC announced the new NTG 2024 Family Webinar Series which includes 5 free webinars discussing again and dementia with an intellectual disability. Registration is required. Learn more about this program visit NTG’s Website or by clicking here. February 27th, 2023: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Process of Aging March 12th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Early Screening for Cognitive Changes March 26th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Life Planning for Different Phases of the Life Journey April 9th, 2024: 1pm-2pm ESTTopic: Behavioral Changes that Occur with Aging & Dementia April 23rd, 2024: 1pm-2:30pm ESTTopic: Family Panel – Sharing Personal Experiences Our Connect & Collaborate Session this month is a webinar discussing Mental Health in the Home Sharing Community! Overview of SessionEmotional Well-being, Stress Management, and Self-Care in Home Sharing ArrangementsSupporting people with mental health diagnosisSupporting people with complex support needs (substance abuse, challenging behaviours)Resources, Supports & Information February 15, 2024 – Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Link for registration Want to see what is coming up in future Connect & Collaborate sessions? Check out our events HERE. We heard your feedback & this year there will be more opportunities for networking & connections at each session. Are you part of the home sharing community? Do you want to access free Harm Reduction Training? This course is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied both personally and within the scope of home sharing. As we continue our commitment to the well-being of our members, we believe that investing in harm reduction education is a meaningful step towards creating a safer and more supportive homes and communities. Key Course Details:Duration: 30 days (self-paced) Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and access to MS Office 2010 or later Language: English (reading and writing at a grade 8 level) Enrollment: Register at any time during the month or year Link for registration Co-Design Labs Our Co-Design Labs are based on the philosophy community-led lived-experience. This means that we invite people to engage as members of the home sharing community, to share their direct personal experiences. These experiences are important as they hold the nuances and elements of lived-experience from community stories, events, and happenings that are critical to the framing and shaping of experience. Our co-design labs aim to always work closely with how the communities we are collaborating with shape and define lived-experience from the perspectives of people within co-design. Our current topic of focus is respite. The home sharing communities expertise and experience will be important as we continue to plan for the future of home sharing. Join our co-design lab to provide your input. Register HERE |
Fishing Forever
Upcoming Family Learning Explorations and training opportunities that may interest you and the person you support
Mental Health First Aid
Virtual Training
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards individuals living with these problems. It prevents people from seeking help for themselves and from providing appropriate support to people around them.
What is Mental Health First Aid? This virtual certified 9-hour training course is a program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Participants will learn how to:
- Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- Have conversations that encourage a person to:
- talk about their mental well-being
- discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- reach out to these supports
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
- Check in with one’s own mental well -being and take action as needed
Course consists of 3 modules and will include discussion, videos, and scenarios
Module 1: Introduction to MHFA – Self Directed (approx. 2 hours)
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to MHFA actions
- After registration, participants will be given a unique, individual code that will allow access to this module and will receive the MHFA Participant Reference Guide that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems and mental health and substance use crises. Please note that the self-directed Module 1 does not have to be completed in one sitting, but it must be completed before attending Modules 2 and 3
Module 2: MHFA for Declining Mental Well-Being – Virtual Classroom Model (3.5 hours)
- Practice applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being
- Guidelines for MHFA conversations with people from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Module 3: MHFA for Crisis Situations – Virtual Classroom Model (3.5 hours)
- Discussion on using MHFA actions for self-care
- Practice using MHFA actions in crisis situations
Available dates and times:
Module 2 – Thursday, June 8 – 9:00-12:30 PST
Module 3 – Friday, June 9 – 9:00-12:30 PST
Requirements
Participants must complete the self directed 2-hour Module 1 before attending the virtual Modules 2 and 3. Attendance is required at both virtual modules in order to receive a certificate. Participants must have access to Zoom (zoom meeting ID and password will be given after registration) and a computer with microphone capabilities. A working camera is highly recommended.
Registration
Cost is $225.00 per person and includes a certificate of completion. Please note that each session is limited to 15 participants and spaces fill up quickly. To register or for more information, please call or email:
Lori Veltkamp 403-942-5250 Email: loriveltkamp@mentalhealthready.com
Caregiver connections…
It’s November and we’re celebrating caregivers! It can be hard to connect with other caregivers…but it’s important to know you aren’t alone.
Not sure how to connect? Start here!
