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The Government of Canada has recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many of us. Stress and anxiety can be worse for those who do not have access to their regular support networks.
Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of any age across Canada can access immediate:
See the full list of supports available here.
Special thanks to CLBC for circulating this awesome resource from the Planning for People Network of Ontario.
Click here to watch a video in plain language about what it is like when people go to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Hey everyone, we are marking the end of 2021’s Mental Health Week with this post of resources we found through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
As well as other articles published for Mental Health Week, and more resources gathered together by CLBC.
Wellness Together Canada also offers resources tailored to coping with COVID-19. You can find more on their webpage here.
There is also a YouTube version of the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities virtual course for families and caregivers called “Mental Health for Adults with Developmental Disabilities during COVID-19.” You can find that series of videos here.
The Government of Canada has emailed bulletin reminders out about the importance of keeping healthy eating habits. Maintaining healthy habits is important, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some suggestions to try and make part of your healthy eating routine:
There are more healthy eating habits here.
…our latest Home Share Newsletter! Check it out.
Hi everyone, you may want to join CLBC’s teleconference for Home Share Providers and service providers next week (April 1 @ 3:30 pm PST) for an update on COVID-19. Details are available here.
Please join CLBC for an update about the latest health and vaccine information and guidance on COVID-19 on March 30th. Details are available here.
This poem was written by the mother of a person receiving home share services. Thank you for sharing these inspirational words with us, and for allowing us to share your words with others!
…including the Family Support Institute’s brand-new Continuing Conversations Group on Facebook! Check out the news here!
This Facebook group was created so families and individuals could have a forum to connect with others from around the province who get and understand that journey. You are not alone – connect with Resource Parents/Family Members all over the province who volunteer their time with FSI to be able to ensure you are not alone whether you are 0 or 100 years old.
Hey everyone, we posted about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one talks about how to solve problems that can impact your health and wellbeing!
Check it out, and let us know what you think in the comments!
