The Benefits Wayfinder replaces the COVID-19 Financial Relief Navigator which is no longer available as of March 19, 2022. The Benefits wayfinder was created by Prosper Canada, a national charity that works with partners in all sectors to develop and promote financial policies, programs and resources that transform lives and help Canadians to prosper. For […]
Do a Mental Health Check-In Online with CMHA
May 8, 2020 by
Welcome to your Mental Health Check-In The Mental Health Check In designed to help youth and adults take a look at their mental health and wellness in light of covid-19. The check-in on is a brief tool to get you to quickly reflect on a few areas of your mental, physical and social well-being. In […]
Experiencing stress, anxiety and uncertainity during the pandemic? Here to help: BCPA COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Service
May 8, 2020 by
The BCPA COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Service is designed to help any BC resident aged 19+ who is experiencing stress, anxiety, or uncertainty due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Please read more about the service by clicking the link below, and note this is not the same as the crisis line. BCPA COVID-19 Psychological First […]
Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program
May 5, 2020 by
This provincial wide program supports lower income families and seniors to shop at their local farmers market, while simultaneously supporting community farmers through direct coupon payouts. Participants receive $21 a week in coupons, for the entire 22 week season. The coupons are redeemed as cash or credit for fresh food at the Tuesday Farmers Market. […]
Island Infants Drop In Discussion Group Spring 2020
April 28, 2020 by
Mondays 11am-12:30 pm For Parents and Babies, 0-2 years. Each week there will be a guest speaker facilitating health related topics via Zoom! April 27- Growth and Development- Bring Your Questions – Cindy Irwin, Growth and Development Consultant May 4- Childhood Illnesses, Vaccines- Cali Chang, Public Health Nurse May 11- Infant Basic First Aid and […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose Spring 2020
April 28, 2020 by
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers, and children birth to 6 years old to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories together. Please join us for this unprecedented Zoom version for a time of fun together! Wednesdays 11:00-11:40 April 22 – June 24, 2020 Please call or email […]
Mental Health First Aid
April 9, 2020 by
Mental Health First Aid As you think about self-care keep in mind that if you are feeling more stress when trying to achieve or do and activity that is meant for self-care then it might not actually be supporting self-care. At a time when we are facing something completely new to us and the impact […]
Self-compassion: video series
April 9, 2020 by
“When we see a friend (or even a stranger) in crisis or pain, most of us are pretty good at extending our compassion. But when we’re having a hard time in our own lives, too often we neglect to give that same kindness to ourselves. What are we missing in these moments? Self-compassion. This often-overlooked skill […]
“Confident Parents, Thriving Kids”
April 9, 2020 by
“Confident Parents, Thriving Kids” Confident Parents: Thriving Kids has two program streams to help parents support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges. Services are by phone and are free to all residents of British Columbia. Find out more, here. The following link is from the Triple P Parenting Program offering a […]
