Capella Centre

"When life piles on the challenges, and you’re pushed to the edge, where and how do you find your fighting spirit? How do you go on?" A great read on "Finding 6 ways to find the fight in yourself" https://tinybuddha.com//dont-let-it-beat-you-how-to-find/

The pandemic causes many challenges for those leaving abusive relationships. There is support available, not only from shelters in your local area, but there is also funding available if you need to isolate and home is not a safe space for you right now. ~ Call 211 if you need to access isolation hotels.... Here is some great information from our government website that can help you, or someone you know, get the help needed. https://open.alberta.ca//css-covid-19-family-violence-fact

Another warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Andrea! https://www.lakelandtoday.ca//new-executive-director-leadi

W s’ s ? Because he has her so brainwashed that it’s all her fault and that she’s no good to anyone and no one will want her or love her and there’s no way she can possibly make it on her own. W s’ s ?... Because she thinks that if she just tries harder and if she’s a better wife and a better mom that maybe he will be happy with her and he wouldn’t get so angry with her. And maybe he will be the same sweet, charming man that he was when they first met. W s’ s ? Because he has her convinced that if she tries he will hurt or kill her or her family. Because he has threatened to tell the judge that she is a bad mom and will take away her kids and she will never see them again. Because he has taken away her money and convinced her that she has no good job qualities to make it on her own financially and she will always need him. More people are concerned with why women stay in abusive relationships than why men are abusing women. Unless you’ve been in an abusive relationship you have no idea how hard it is to escape. Abusers are able to fool those outside the home because they usually only abuse those inside the home. We need your support. We need your love. We do not need your judgement. @Note2SelfQuotes

We would like to welcome Andrea to the Capella team! Welcome!! We will accomplish great things by serving this community, it truly is an amazing community to live in! https://www.facebook.com/lakelandconnect/videos/5085981668141236

Now more than ever it is so important to check in with yourself and learn ways to manage your stress so that it does not become a bigger issue! Stress will never go away entirely and that's ok, listed in this article are some great ways to relieve some of those mental pressures and to be able to manage your stresses in a more productive way. Enjoy! https://tinybuddha.com//how-to-let-go-of-the-stress-and-/

Such a touching gesture... In memory of Karen Desaulniers, the staff at St Paul Home Care & Community Health Services donated Barbies for all the little girls. Thank you so much for your gift of remembrance.

Thank you to the anonymous donor who provided us with these Christmas gifts! Because of you we will be able to spread some joy to the women and children we serve. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

A great big shout out to this wonderful organization for providing us, yet again, with purses filled with goodies!! These purses go a long way for us, providing one to each woman who seeks our services at the Capella Centre. Thank you to Princess and the Purse for making the trip and for all of the hard work and energy that goes into creating these purses every year! ... #princessandthepurse.alberta https://www.facebook.com/princessandthepurse/

Thank you to Sunnyside Manor for providing the Capelle Centre with this donation of knitted winter gear! We appreciate the time and effort that went into each item. Pictured is our staff member Kyra who is accepting the donation from Cecile Lavoie. Cecile has a special place in Capella's heart as she volunteered a lot of her time to the Centre as one of the very first staff members over 30 years ago. Cecile also held a seat on our board of directors for many, many years. Sending gratitude and heartfelt thanks this holiday season and always!

If you or someone you know is at risk of an immediate crisis, call 911. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, you can call Alberta's 24-hour mental health helpline 1-877-303-2642. If you are having suicidal thoughts or you know someone who is, you can get help by calling the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 or by texting 45645.... https://www.lakelandtoday.ca//he-was-the-best-guy-question

Four of Santa's Elves have been very busy and hard at work to provide many families with these gifts! Thank you from the Capella Centre and the families thank you as well!

Here is a look into what shelters across Alberta are experiencing during the pandemic. We continue to serve others during these unprecedented times. If you or someone you know is needing support, please give us a call at 780-645-5195. Toll free 1-800-263-3045. To speak with someone at a shelter nearest you, please call 1-866-331-3933 and if you are in immediate danger, call 911. ... "Shelters are at the heart of keeping survivors safe in community and are needed now more than ever." https://acws.ca//uplo/2020/12/DEC9_2020ShelterSnapshot.pdf

A message from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. "We must act. Working together, we can recover better. With strong solidarity, we can build a world that is more resilient, sustainable and just. Join me in standing up for human rights." - Michelle Bachelet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nY2NrJLIlk&feature=youtu.be

Tis the season for happy smiles!! Thank you to the St.Paul Dental Clinic for your generous donation!! Happy Holidays from the Capella Team!

The Dr.Margaret Savage Centre in Cold Lake had their Candlelight Vigil last night. Thank you for shedding light on our shared and very important cause, which is raising awareness and supporting families to help stop family violence.

It truly takes a community to help today for a better tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for their continual support, because of you, the Capella Centre is able to assist more families in our community affected by domestic violence.

Today is Children's Grief Awareness Day. Grief comes in many forms, for many reasons, and can look very different in many ways; all of it deserving support. By teaching our little ones about grief and that it is ok to grieve in our own way, our own time, you are providing them with important tools to carry them throughout their lives. Please take advantage of these grief kits that are available at St.Paul FCSS for children ages 6-8 and also 9-12. Please call 780-645-5311 to learn more!

Today is International Human Rights Day and this year's theme is "Recover Better - Stand up for Human Rights". This theme reflects the global pandemic that has affected us all on various levels. The focus is on the need to recover better than before this pandemic hit and that human rights are a priority and necessity to recovery efforts. ... https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

Have you ever felt as though you wanted to make a stand against family violence but are unsure how or even where to start? Or even to have that conversation about it with your children/friends/family/coworkers. Is that a comfortable topic to speak about? For many it isn't. Have you been witness to someone being treated wrongfully, and even their children bearing witness or being treated the same way, and not knowing where to go to get them support? ... Do you feel that it is even harder to support someone in this type of situation because we are in a global pandemic?! There's so much you can do, and are probably already doing, even without realizing it! Here are 10 ways you can take a stand and spread the word!

Thank you to the anonymous donor who provided us with these Christmas gifts! Because of you we will be able to spread some joy to the women and children we serve. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Many thanks to the amazing community member that donated these beautiful hand made quilts. Thank you so much for your kindness!

Half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16. 67% of Canadians say they have personally known at least one woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse. Approximately every six days, a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner.... These are alarming rates, and with the global pandemic it has only gotten worse. Please reach out if you or somebody you know is being affected by family violence. It has to start somewhere. https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/gender-based-violence/.

ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH?? TO WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES? ITS TIME TO GET EXCITED, OUR ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT IS QUICKLY APPROACHING. WALK, RUN, RIDE, WORK - IN RED SPIKE HEELS #walkwithcapella watch for more details!

Good afternoon everyone, Just an update! We will be open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Hope you all had a great weekend, see you tomorrow. Good afternoon everyone, Just an update! We will be open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Hope you all had a great weekend, see you tomorrow.

Capella Centre is proud to partner with the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre for this powerful event.

#BullyingAwarenessWeek is November 16th-20th This year’s theme, #WheretoTurn encourages you to learn about resources/supports available to you and to those that may be affected by bullying, whether it's online or in person. Let's be nice, let's make a difference! We can all make a difference in someone’s life.

Bystanders can play a critical role in supporting victims of domestic violence. Check on your families, friends and neighbours, don't hesitate to reach out; you could be saving someone's life. http://www.cbc.ca//domestic-violence-increase-police-shelt

Thank you very much to the Dove Centre, your kindness will help support women and children who have experienced trauma associated with family violence. Family violence affects all of us, from individuals, to families to whole communities. Your support helps Capella Centre achieve it's mission, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Communities. Thank you!!! What a great opportunity to support charities in the Lakeland area, everyone, bring your bottles to the Dove Centre to help support Capella Centre in October :)

What a beautiful gesture received from the Amisk Community School. Thank you for thinking of donating to the Capella Centre and for making these beautiful gifts for those in need! These blankets were initiated by the Grade 2 class as a challenge to complete a good deed to benefit another community. They decided to make their own "Blankets of Hope", each with a personalized letter from the students. Thank you again so very much! We appreciate you and your very thoughtful donation!

Capella Centre is always open and here for you, please call 1-800-263-3045, text 780-227-6272 or email support @capellacentre.ca

In honour of all the women and children who are currently facing, or have survived, familial or domestic violence. We are here for you! www.capellacentre.ca 1-800-263-3045

#16days Please take a moment of silence today to honour and remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca//virtual-ceremony-in-ottawa-to-m

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Unfortunately the walk to honour and bring awareness for murdered and missing indigenous women and girls, hosted by the Mannawanis Centre, has been postponed. Please take the time today to honour, to educate yourselves, to reach out, the reality of it is alarming and we need to stand together to make changes!

Today is National Day on Remembrance and Action on violence against women. Today we remember the 14 women killed in the Montreal massacre. Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.... We remember you. To find out more please go to https://cfc-swc.gc.ca//v/remembrance-commemoration-en.html

St. Paul Family Violence Treatment Services *R.I.C.H S.K.Y. (Reaching Into Chosen Hearts Seeking a Kinder You) *Weekly men’s group providing programming and support for offenders of domestic violence... *Aftercare and continued support after programming is complete *One-to-one support for female offenders Please call or text for more information 587-252-2417

How much do you know about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence? To educate yourselves and find out more about this international movement, you can go to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/16DaysCampaign/ ... Website: https://16dayscampaign.org or our Government of Canada site: https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemorat//16-days-16-jours-en.html

Follow-Up Program * Provides women who have left the shelter with continued support and referrals * Facilitates various presentation within the community... * T.I.P.S. (Trust Inspire Prepare Support) Women’s Evening Group provides information on various topics Please call or text for more information 780-645-9564 [email protected]

Family Violence Liaison (based out of the RCMP Detachment) *Helps those affected by domestic violence navigate through Criminal and Family court *Safety planning... *Liaise with Domestic Violence Response Team (Crown/RCMP/Victim Services/Child and Family Services/Native Counselling Services) on behalf of the individual. Please call or text for more information 780-645-9561

Community Support Program *Provides support for women who do not require the residential services of Capella Centre *Advocacy and Referrals *Support in building wrap-around supports... *Risk assessments and Safety Planning *Court Support Please call or text for more information 780-227-6104 [email protected]

Family Support Program..... *Family support *Community referrals *Education... *Cultural awareness *Healing through ceremony and circle For more information please call or text 780-227-6271 Self-referrals welcome, If you are a program interested in more information, let us know and we can provide more info and a referral form.

Thank you Dove Centre for your amazing support in the community. A perfect model of community helping community!

Thank you so much to very kind individual that donated four beautiful Turkeys to the shelter ! Four families will enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks to your kindness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!