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!
Reducing Transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Social Services Settings
Hi all:
Please see the file below for the bulletin from the Provincial Health Officer for Social Service Settings.
Stay Safe!
BC Government: Disability Supports (COVID-19)
Hi all:
Here’s some information specific to disability supports and income assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Stay safe!
More Income and Disability Assistance…
Hey everyone, Castanet is reporting that the B.C. government is increasing the monthly amount that people on income and disability assistance receive to help them with COVID-19.
If you are not eligible for the federal government’s emergency support programs, or if you are a low-income senior, you will get an automatic $300 monthly for three months starting this month (April). Benefits will not be reduced for those who qualify for the $2,000 Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
Putting on, taking off PPE
Hey everyone, check out this video about how to properly put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE):
CLBC’s Weekly Coronavirus Update…
Hey everyone:
Here’s a link to CLBC’s weekly update, lots of really useful information here.
Stay safe!
Summary of News
Hey everyone, Jackie found a great online summary of Public Health and Government news about Coronavirus (COVID-19). You can check it out here.
Privacy laws check-in
Hey everyone, privacy laws have been a big topic of discussion recently and so we are checking in with a few updates. You can read about the new order that temporarily allows more use of communications and collaborative software tools in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) here. These temporary measures are needed to support “social distancing” (i.e. working from home).
Here are some more details you may want to check in on for yourself or your work:
Hi, Just reminder about Privacy Laws during this time and what has now been passed: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020CITZ0005-000588
When using Facetime, Zoom, non government Skype and such other technology; remember to have permission from the individual first. And if you are using technology for a meeting with staff do not record the meeting, do not use first and last names, SIN, DOB, addresses. Be mindful that all of these platforms collect people’s information. This includes your IP address, email, network provider, location as well as any aspect of the call.
Cari Havens, Quality Service Analyst (CLBC) – March 30, 2020
Thanks to Cari for passing this along.
Great Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource for those living with Austism
Hi all:
Jessica from CLBC passed along this link that we thought we’d pass along to you. It’s from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team and the resource is called Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times.
Check the website out here and the full packet of the resource here.
Stay safe!
A couple of plain language Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources – UPDATED
Hi all:
Check out these resources from HSCL about staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thanks Marni at CLBC for passing these along.
UPDATE: Kathy has narrated My Plan For Being Safe and staying for those who would benefit to have the audio of this book presented to them. Thanks Kathy!
