COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS

August 28, 2020

Emerging Themes: Reports have claimed that consultations by the federal government reveal a 20%–30% increase in violence rates in certain regions.  Emerging Initiatives: SAIF (stop abuse in families) New Directions Program offering counselling programs for children, youth and families, call 780-460-2195 ext 303 or email Safer Community provides Aware 360 app that connects vulnerable residents to live responders Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8 @10AM Join here... Add this meeting to your calendar, to Call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 879 1625 8901 Passcode: 587527

Emerging Themes: Concerns about Covid testing as season changes How long do Covid tests last? Online participation for activities has decreased, think about where you are marketing Finding affordable therapy for Mental Health and Addictions Need for a detox/sober living spaces in the region PFN working on a Peacemaker team to support community Emerging Initiatives: SP FCSS offering online session: Understanding Strong Emotions, Psychological First Aid, SafeTALK and the Community Helpers Program for youth peer to peer training, call 780-963-8583 EverActive Schools is promoting Active Travel with Explore your 2.4, Trail Tales and their Travel Artist in Residence Project Neighbourlink Parkland providing school supplies to those in need, contact 780-960-9669 Stony Plain Youth Centre supplying 35 backpacks with school supplies to families in need @SPYouthCentre on Instagram or register for drop in times at centre SG Parkland Connect offering one-time counselling PSD70 launches first Strong Families learning session with Family Care Psychology, Transitioning Back to School, September 8 @630 Next Meeting: Tuesday September 22 @10AM Join here... Add this meeting to your calendar, To Call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 832 7354 0678 Passcode: 746249

Emerging Themes: Transitioning Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) recipients back to Employment Insurance (EI) in September may cause stress: without changes to Canada's EI system, 2.9 million CERB recipients will be worse off on EI, either receiving less support or nothing at all, 57% of the CERB recipients at risk of being ineligible for EI are women, learn more here Emerging Initiatives: Community Table, Spruce Grove Community Church, is offering pick-up hot meals for families on the last Friday of every month Lighthouse Church #foodforsoul is feeding community on Sept 5 from 10-1PM, 49 Boulder Blvd Native Counselling Services of Alberta Kiyôhkatowin (key you ka to win) family home visitation program provides mentoring to support children’s growth and development, accepting referrals and self referrals Native Counselling Services of Alberta Wâhkômiwêw (wah ko mee wayo) youth and parent program creates positive strength with reconnecting, accepting referrals and self referrals Canadian One time payment to help persons living with disabilities, apply by Sept 25 Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 1 @10AM Join here... Add meeting to your calendar, To call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 821 1400 3893 Passcode: 398626

Emerging Themes: Community Initiatives Program reopens on Sept. 15, providing community grants to foster healthy and vibrant communities across Alberta People living in care (group homes, extended care, etc) continue to struggle with isolation and need more social opportunities "Virtual" gatherings aren't filling social need connecting Emerging Initiatives: 211 Support Services for Indigenous residents Dementia Connections Cultural Campfires, AB Culture Days special edition on September 27 Orange Shirt Day On September 25 to show support for survivors of residential schools #everychildmatters Silent River Kung Fu offering Free Tai Chi classes every Monday, 5:30pm Edmonton Seniors Centre offering individual seniors a variety of online courses including Zumba, yoga, knitting, painting and more, no membership necessary Community working group established to address need for supporting residents in care Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 29 @10AM Join here... To call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 881 4869 1901 Passcode: 276655

Tuesday, September 15 @10AM

Building a Strong and Connected Community www.stonyplainfcss.com 780-963-8583 PFCSS@stonyplain.com