McMan’s Homelessness Initiative

REGISTER TODAY: April 2 webinar on harm reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Christy Sutherland, physician with Portland Hotel Society: https://caeh.ca/register-for-covid19-webinars/ Dr. Sutherland will present strategies for supporting people who use drugs when they are in self-isolation or social distancing, discuss prescribing practices and how to help people stay away from the illicit drug market. The webinar will have a presentation followed by a moderated Q&A period. #COVID19

Our friends at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness have organized a webinar on COVID-19 Response for Unsheltered Homeless People. Iain will be leading the conversation, followed by a moderated question and answer period. The webinar is scheduled for April 1 at 2pm Eastern. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kqin5w98QZW_5sVx3oYAuA

To help us stay connected during COVID-19 Shaw Go Wifi has opened up their network to EVERYONE! Check out the link for more information: https://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi

Text Covid19Hope to 393939 to subscribe to daily inspirational texts, advice and encouragement. The one way messages were written by mental health therapists and the program is offered for FREE by Alberta Health Services. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx

Check out this website that has services still open and/or available during the COVID-19 social distancing recommendations in Lethbridge. https://prodihelp.blob.core.windows.net//Lethbridge%20Covi

With the safety and health of those we serve and our staff in mind, effective Tuesday, March 17, the McMan Main Office located at 435 5th Street South in Lethbridge will be closed to the public and any walk-in traffic. If you need assistance, please call the McMan office main line at 403-328-2488 or contact your worker. McMan will continue to post updates on this page, so please check back for further updates.