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What's up! Newsflash
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Thrive Seeking Donations for Christmas Store and StockingDrive!Christmas Day DinnerIris the DragonCHANNAL is hiringSeeking input on actionable health inequities throughout NLTommy Sexton Centre’s annual holiday donation driveNational Restorative Justice WeekHelp Inform A New Federal Anti-Racism StrategyRefugee Mental Health ForumHave your say on how poverty is measuredCHANNAL - Family Support WorkshopCulture Transition Seminar: How to adapt to culture shock
(OPEN TO ALL)John Howard Society is Hiring!Crisis Text LineRight Here, Right Now: Free Drop-In Counselling Program forWomen Expands HoursThe 2019 MerB'ys Calendar is now available!NEW Peeler Discount Cards for just $10! Get yours today!Home Again Furniture BankAlcoholics AnonymousThe Mental Health and Addictions Program introduces"DOORWAYS" - Walk-In Counselling Service
Thrive Seeking Donations for Christmas Storeand Stocking Drive!
Christmas Day Dinner
Iris the Dragon
"Changing the Story for Mental Health"Please check out our new website for information on our newgamified app on Mental Wellness in the Workplace -“IncludeMeâ€www.iristhedragon.com
Iris the Dragon is a registered charity and producer of mental healtheducation tools for schools, workplaces, and communities.
Iris the Dragon is a solutions-oriented, social enterprise, employingproven and effective approaches and delivery formats to address thechallenge of social inclusion of those with a mental illness in oursociety. Iris the Dragon achieves this, nationally in Canada andglobally, by correcting misunderstandings and misinformation aboutmental illness through the vehicle of storytelling and usingtherapeutic approaches, such as Solution Focused Therapeuticstrategies (i.e. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy),to disseminate this vital knowledge.
"Changing the Story for Mental Health"Please check out our new website for information on our newgamified app on Mental Wellness in the Workplace -“IncludeMeâ€www.iristhedragon.com
CHANNAL is hiring
St. John’s & Burin RegionsCHANNAL is seeking several Peer Supporters tojoin our team. CHANNAL is the only non-profitprovincial organization created by and forindividuals living with mental health and
addictions issues. Our mission is to inspire hope for recovery andimprove the quality of life for individuals living with mental healthissues and their supporters.
Please click here for more detail.
Seeking input on actionable health inequitiesthroughout NL
Each year, Memorial University medical students converge onConfederation Building for the Provincial Day of Action, where theymeet with Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) and policymakers to advocate on behalf of the health of Newfoundlanders andLabradorians.
Last year, the Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee chose toadvocate for universal coverage of Mifegymiso, commonly known asthe “abortion pill.†Throughout March 2018, 50 medical studentsmet with MHAs to discuss gaps in accessible abortionservices—particularly for those living in rural and remote areas.Following this week of meetings, the students continued to push forthe government’s commitment to the advancement ofreproductive rights throughout NL. Our campaign included an open-letter to the Minister of Health and Community Services, Dr. JohnHaggie, with signatures from key professional and communitystakeholders such as the Newfoundland and Labrador MedicalAssociation, the Pharmacists Association of Newfoundland andLabrador, and Planned Parenthood. These efforts came to fruition onJuly 18th, 2018 when the NL government announced universalcoverage of Mifegymiso.
We are currently in the process of planning next year’s advocacycampaign, and need help in choosing the topic for which we willadvocate. Thus, we are reaching out to health and communitystakeholders throughout the province, to draw on yourexpertise, and seek input on any health inequities,challenges, or barriers of which you may be aware.
We have created a google form to collect any information or opinionsyou would like to share on actionable issues impacting the health ofour province. This can be anything: from simply identifying aproblem in our healthcare system to naming a comprehensiveprogram or policy that could improve our current. Whatever youhave to offer to help inform our decision, we gladly welcome.
The form, accessible HERE, can be filled out anonymously -however, if you wish to be involved in any follow-up, please completeall fields so that we are able to contact you. We appreciate anydirection you are able to provide, and we look forward to once moreengaging our government in meaningful discourse on issues thatimpact the health of our province.
Thank you for your time,Maggie O’Dea, Rebecca MatthewsGAAC RepresentativesMemorial Faculty of Medicine Class of 2021 & 2022
Tommy Sexton Centre’s annual holidaydonation drive
The Tommy Sexton Centre shelter provides low barrier, gender-neutral, emergency shelter services to individuals ages 16 and up.While the holidays can be a time of great joy, they can also be a timeof additional challenge and stress for our residents. We wouldsincerely appreciate your help to provide peace and comfort in asafe and supportive environment this holiday season.
For further details or to arrange a drop-off or pick-up, please contactAbigail at 579-8656 ext. 28, ([email protected]), or the shelter at579-8348 ([email protected]). Happy Holidays from all of us at theTommy Sexton Centre!
National Restorative Justice Week
"National Restorative Justice Week is November 18 - 25th andthe Relationships First-RJE-NL Consortium is hosting a public
event on Wednesday, November 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm atThe Lantern (35 Barnes Road). The evening's focus is"Envisioning Violence-Free Communities" with a paneldiscussion on how Restorative Justice principles play anintegral role in supporting healthy communities in ourprovince.
Help Inform A New Federal Anti-RacismStrategy
As you may have heard, the Government of Canada is developing anew federal anti-racism strategy and there is an opportunity for youand others to lend your voices, experiences and recommendations.
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/anti-racism-engagement/online-poll-survey.html and complete Steps 1and 2 to take two surveys that will inform this process.
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/anti-racism-engagement/online-poll-survey.html and take the onlinesurvey to help inform this process.
If you’d like to learn more about this engagement and anti-racism, visit http://canada.ca/anti-racism.
Refugee Mental Health Forum
"The Association for New Canadians, with fundingfrom the department of Immigration, Refugees,and Citizenship Canada, is excited to present theRefugee Mental Health Forum. The forum is forpracticing social workers and individuals whowork in similar roles. The goal of the forum is toenhance awareness of the complex and uniqueneeds of Government Assisted Refugees, tounderstand the role that culture, spirituality, and
trauma may play when working with individuals and families, andultimately to build capacity in the province to support refugees inways that honor and respect choice, culture, and spirituality.Discussions to include pre and post-migration considerations, andintersections of gender, ability, age, and LGBTQ status.
Interested in attending? Please e-mail Settlement Social WorkerAshlyn Biggin at [email protected] in order to indicate your interestin registering for the event and to receive more information. Pleaseinclude your name, organization, and title. Interested attendees willreceive an email to confirm registration.
Space is limited. Please note that only individuals with confirmedregistration for the event will be able attend.
Date: Wednesday, November 28th from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The forum is offered at no cost. Lunch and nutrition breaks will beprovided, please advise if you have dietary restrictions and we will
attempt to accommodate if possible."
Have your say on how poverty is measured
Statistics Canada is looking to validate how poverty is measured, andthey want to hear from you.
The agency has created a short questionnaire on current estimatesof how much money a family needs for items like food, clothing,shelter and transportation.
The questionnaire takes no more than five minutes to complete, andwill be open to all Canadians from October 15, 2018, to January 31,2019. Participation is anonymous and respondent information isprotected by the Privacy Act.For more information or to complete the questionnaire, visitwww.statcan.gc.ca/measuringpoverty.
Your input is important because it will support Statistics Canada’sability to accurately measure low income and poverty.
CHANNAL - Family Support Workshop
Culture Transition Seminar: How to adapt toculture shock (OPEN TO ALL)
Our second student seminar in the student awareness student will beaddressing a crucial thing which all international studentsexperience: CULTURE SHOCK! Join us and learn about how to dealwith issues that arise when you move to a completely new place,where you have no one to guide you. Light refreshments will beserved. Event open to all.
Event: Culture Transition Seminar: How to adapt to cultureshockDate & Time : Nov 22, 2018 (2:30 PM to 3:30 PM)Place: The Landing (UC 3018), University CenterOrganizer: Indian Youth Association, Memorial UniversityFor any queries, contact us: [email protected] at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-transition-seminar-how-to-adapt-to-culture-shock-tickets-50836611674
John Howard Society is Hiring!
Learning Resources ProgramCounsellor (Permanent)
Summary:Under the supervision of the Director, the Counsellor deliversevidence-based correctional programs with the fundamentalobjective of reducing the risk of re-offending.
Responsibilities:Delivers evidence-based programs either in a group and/or individualsetting, in the community and institutions.Completes file reviews, assessments and reports as required.Maintains accurate electronic and manual client records.Conducts research to ensure that program standards, content andtechniques are current with correctional research.Maintains collaboration with John Howard Society programs andpartner agencies for the purpose of case management, alternativeprogram referral and client advocacy.Attends program related meetings.Contributes to the orientation/training of staff/interns/volunteers.Develops and presents information sessions to clients andcommunity agencies.Engages in professional development as required.Ensures confidentiality guidelines are met regarding staff and clientinformation.Shares responsibility for maintaining a safe, secure environment forboth staff and clients.Performs other related duties as required by the director. Qualifications:University degree in Social Work, Criminology or the social sciences.(ie: psychology, sociology or education)Demonstrated knowledge and a minimum of two years experiencedelivering cognitive/behavioural counselling approaches in bothindividual and group settings.Experience with and a demonstrated understanding of the offenderpopulation.Broad understanding of the criminal justice system.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Valid driver’s license.
Proven competency in computer software. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Certificate of conduct.Enhanced reliability check as required. Salary: $29.44/hour as per collective agreement; 35 hours per week.
This position is open to applicants of any gender.
Submit resume to: Cheryl Coleman [email protected] DEADLINE for applications: November 19, 2018
Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line is now available to residents of NL. Powered byKids Help Phone, individuals can text ‘Talk’ to 686868, tospeak to a trained crisis responder.
Every texter is connected with a crisis responder, a real-life humanbeing trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calmthrough active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of thecrisis responders are volunteers, donating their time to helpingpeople in crisis.This service has been added to Bridge the gApp.
https://www.bridgethegapp.ca/adult/service-directory/crisis-text-line-text-talk-to-686868/
Right Here, Right Now: Free Drop-InCounselling Program for Women ExpandsHours
Right Here, Right Now: Free Drop-In Counselling Program forWomen Expands HoursDid you know the St. John’s Women’s Centre offers a freedrop-in counselling program to women in the metro area? As ofTuesday, October 2, 2018, program hours will expand. Newcounselling clinic hours are Tuesdays from 12-7 p.m. andWednesdays from 12-5 p.m.
The recently released program evaluation highlighted how the RightHere, Right Now (RHRN) drop-in counselling program has provided anecessary stop gap for women awaiting traditional mental healthservices within the region. 32 per cent of women who utilized theservice were on waitlists for “traditional†mental healthservices, with a mean wait time of 15.5 months. The average lengthof the RHRN service, from intake through the wait time and acompleted counselling session was 90 minutes.
Located at 170 Cashin Avenue Extension, the Women’s Centre isfully wheelchair accessible, has free parking, and is convenientlylocated close to several bus stops. Women are welcome to drop byon clinic days, no referral or appointment is necessary. For moreinformation, please contact our clinical team lead counsellor, DanaWarren at (709) 753-0220.
The 2019 MerB'ys Calendar is now available!
The 2019 MerB'ys Calendar is now available for immediate sale viawww.nlbmc.com , and now from retailers across Newfoundland andLabrador!For a list of all retail locations visit: https://www.nlbmc.com
Lets see how much money we can raise for Violence PreventionNewfoundland and Labrador and their project "DeconstructingMasculinity: Engaging men in violence prevention".
Special thanks to all of the wonderful people who made this calendarpossible and a huge shout out to Hasan Hai, NL Beard andMoustache Club, The Mer B’ys and Ray Agency, roth andramberg and Chudworth Technology Solutions for their superhumancontributions to this years project & Quidi Vidi Brewing Co.
Get yours at: https://www.nlbmc.com/
For other information please call 757-0137
NEW Peeler Discount Cards for just $10! Getyours today!
IT’S OUR BEST CARD YET! Offers valid September 1stGet 32 fantastic offers for just $10! You save $350 in the nextyear on great offers around the metro area. Some of the great offersinclude…· Buy 1 Get 1 Free Ticket - St. John’s Edge and
Growlers ($18-$25 value)· Buy 1 Get 1 Free – Paint Nite ($45 value)· Buy 1 Get 1 Free – Get Air ($20 value)· Buy 1 Get 1 Free – Jack Axes ($20 value)· Buy 1 Get 1 Free – Axtion ($20 value)
Other great offers for Old Town Pizza, KFC, Wallnuts, TheFunderdome, Starbucks, Subway, DQ. McDonald’s,Frontline Action and many more!
Support local mentoring programs for kids with Big Brothers BigSisters. Find out more and purchase online at peelercards.ca
Sell cards in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters and have the chanceto win a $500 gift card to the store of YOUR choice! Contact Kelly fordetails.
Home Again Furniture Bank
www.homeagainfb.ca
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that's your businessIf you can not stop, we at Alcoholics Anonymous can help.
Contact us, 1-888-579-5215
The Mental Health and Addictions Program introduces"DOORWAYS" - Walk-In Counselling Service
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