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 …
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Hey everyone, there is a mental health resource available online called Huddol and in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) they are offering free counseling and coaching supports to caregivers. Check it out, and pass it on!
Hi everyone, we have just received this update from CLBC: March 18, 2020Dear CLBC eligible individuals and families – I am writing you today about the outbreak of the virus called COVID-19. Our world has changed in the last few weeks. Health experts are giving us daily updates and asking everyone to take steps to …
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Here’s a email from Ross Chilton, CEO of CLBC View this email in your browser January 8, 2020 Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed the holiday season with your family and friends. In June of 2019, CLBC and the BC CEO Network, together with the members of the BC Home Share Providers Association and the Central …
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Hey all, CARF has posted 10 tips to help unpaid caregivers beat burnout – check out the article! https://www.carf.org/family-caregiver-burnout/
Great set of pics and story from Diane E about Glenda W’s trip to Arion Farms. Way to go Glenda! Diane writes: Last Friday we went to Arion farms, Glenda had expressed she wanted to go on a horse…This was her first time for her! She was so excited for weeks leading up to it! …
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We have a responsibility to let you know about your rights: Your rights as a person in Canada, your rights as a person in BC, your rights as a person who uses the services of Community Living BC (CLBC) and your rights as a person who uses the services of our agency, Community Connections Support …
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From Margaret and the team at COPCS: Dear COPCS Members, On February 26th, COPCS received an invitation from John Horgan (Premier of B.C.), Shane Simpson (Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction) and Katrine Conroy (Minister of Children and Family Development). The COPCS Executives were invited to represent our members on February 28th for the …
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Glossary of Terms Referred to in Home Share CCSS: Community Connections Support Services CLBC: Community Living British Columbia CLBC is a Crown Agency of the Province of British Columbia responsible for the delivery of services to adults with developmental disabilities. Facilitators: CLBC staff who are responsible for supporting the individual with developmental disability access services. …
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