Several organizations have reported an increase in violence from residents. Police are responding to calls that are more violent with usually underlying mental health concerns. All encouraged to use Access 24/7 for mental health supports. To access the R-APCT team, it must be a police referral.
Personal safety has been identified as an issue at the Stony Plain Skate Park. Enforcement teams are actively trying to increase a presence at the park and working to engage youth.
Emerging Initiatives:
Programming for fall from Stony Plain will include healthy relationship programs anger management, couples communication, and collaborative communication for youth.
Wear and Share your colours - Sept 10 Suicide Prevention Week.
Rotary Run goes virtual this year www.rotaryrun.ca raising funds for mental health and suicide.
Local collaborative planning group working to finalize plans for Family Violence Awareness month. Other resources for family violence prevention include: Community Initiative Against Family Violence,
Infectious Tales a youth-led art project will be at the Farmer's Market this Saturday.
The Stony Plain Youth Centre is looking for reusable masks to put in their back to school packs for youth by August 21. If you can donate a few drop us a line and we can arrange to get them.
Emerging Initiatives:
the Mental Health Commission of Canada is trying to gather information from parents on how to support them in the upcoming months share this posting with parents and caregivers.
To Call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 832 7354 0678 Passcode: 746249
Emerging Themes:
General concern for when CERB runs out. Residents will be receiving their final payments soon but need to be looking for work now, not at the end of September. Service organizations feeling anxious about what pressure this will place on our helping agencies.
Emerging Initiatives:
Looking for job search assistance? Call Spruce Grove Work Source today! They are still working with people over the phone! Take this opportunity to update your resume and cover letter and connect to find out current job opportunities. Call Bredin Worksource today! 780-960-4861
Stony Plain Youth Centre is taking referrals for youth that are in need of school supplies. Contact Cheryl at:
Neighbourlink has a school supply drive happening to stock their Helpcloset in preparation for back to school
Coordinated Pandemic Response PPE Supplies Program is a cool initiative out of Edmonton.PPE Packages to low-income seniors in need! These packages contain masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, instructions for how to use the supplies safely and other information on how seniors can stay safe as COVID restrictions are lifted. Contact Edmonton Meals on Wheels: 780 429 2020 or email emow@mealsonwheelsedmonton.org!
The Canada Revenue Agency’s Outreach Program invites you to an Alberta Wide Persons with Disabilities webinar on the Covid-19 emergency measures! Aug 19, 2pm email CRA Outreach Alberta for details
To call in dial 1.587.328.1099 Meeting ID: 821 1400 3893 Passcode: 398626
Emerging Themes:
Identified group of isolated citizens who are really suffering during COVID-19 include adults with developmental disabilities living in group home settings. Many of their daily routines and places to connect have been closed, along with limited family visits. They are relying on their staff for all their social connections. This can be said for all persons living in residential group settings, including youth and long term care centres.
Alberta’s non-profit and community organizations can now apply to the Sept. 15 intake of the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based grant stream and will focus on events, festivals, programs and projects delivered in innovative and creative ways that align with public health measures. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based-grant.aspx
Emerging Initiatives:
Nominate someone for the AB Seniors Service Award- to honour outstanding Albertans who are investing countless hours for the benefit of seniors, due August 11
