Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North
10109 97Ave T8V 0N5 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Check us out - we were beaming with PRIDE! We’re currently working behind the scenes on some new MPCSSN swag - tell us, what kind of swag would you want to see from us? #ThrowbackThursday

It’s our 3rd instalment of our May Staff Appreciation Contest and today is all about YOU our dear team members Today we want to hear about how you have committed to self-care to ensure that you are at your best in order to support our persons-served. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup! You have until Friday to tell us in the comments below how you commit to self-care!

A shout out to our friends over at Centerpoint Facilitation Inc.! We always come away invigorated with fresh ideas and insights after our sessions with them. Be sure to give them a shout if you’re in GP and in need of help ... https://www.mycenterpoint.ca/

#ThrowbackThursday to May of last year when our lovely leaders Nicole and Soleil spent an entire day doing a spring clean up for our agency. They ended up with two full U-Hauls worth of junk to throw/give away! Thank you ladies for quite literally doing our dirty work

It’s baaack! Our second Staff Appreciation Contest opportunity is today and your task is to nominate one of our staff members who has shown creativity and has cultivated authentic experiences for our persons-served despite the constraints of COVID-19. Who on our team do you think has really stepped up during this pandemic? You have until Friday to tell us in the comments below

We’re in love with this poster created by one of our youth from back in April. We feel lighter and brighter just looking at it and love the wisdom in their words Which quote is your favourite?

Shout out to all of Canada’s nurses on this #InternationalNursesDay! We can’t thank you enough for all your extraordinary compassion and dedication to patients, especially now. You are our heroes

Our Staff Appreciation contest begins TODAY! Your task is to nominate someone from the Mountain Plains team who embodies our culture code. Give an example, no matter how big or small, of how they have committed to one of the following: Making an Impact ... Committing to Continuous Growth Cultivating Authentic Experiences Taking Ownership and Pride Celebrating all Wins You have until THIS Friday to tell us who you’d nominate in the comments below

This article may be a few years old, but the advice about what to say and what NOT to say to a child or teen struggling with their emotions or their mental health is solid. Definitely worth the read on this National Child and Youth Mental Health Day! https://www.cbc.ca//guide-parents-say-child-mental-health-

COMING SOON! Our second MPCSSN Staff Appreciation Contest is just around the corner! Starting next Monday, May 10th, our employees will have a chance to enter a draw to win some great summer-themed prizes. All they have to do is check back every Monday this month to read our post and comment for a chance to win! They'll have until Friday of that week to enter. Good luck everybody!

Did you know that May 3rd - 9th is #MentalHealthWeek in Canada? We wanted to give a shout out to the Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA National / ACSM National for their great #GetReal about how you feel campaign this year! Visit their toolkits page for downloadable facebook frames and lots of other social media and school items to share: https://mentalhealthweek.ca/2021-toolkits/

We are SO incredibly lucky to be one of the non-profit organizations that is benefitting from the Peace Draft Horse Club's extremely generous donation

Check out these pieces of art from the youth in our Horizon program Isn’t it interesting how very similar subjects can be interpreted differently? We love both!

Did you know that today is National Child Day? National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada since 1993 to commemorate the United Nations adoption of two documents centered on children's rights: the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989. Learn more about how you can celebrate: ... https://www.canada.ca//childhood-a/national-child-day.html See more

Not gonna lie: we were jealous when Ling made this AMAZING food for our Luna House staff and clients, and we’re drooling just looking at it again now! #ThrowbackThursday

Our Supportive Independent Living Workshops are both for teaching life skills and fun Last Monday we held a paint night workshop guided by Michelle on YouTube. The youth were able to express their creativity, build confidence, and create a masterpiece while safe physical distancing. Tis the season to let it snow!

Remember to always find the silver linings in the clouds - and as the weather gets colder, we’re grateful to have this little slice of the sky in our office Even though we’ve had to adapt a lot this year, we still have an amazing team of caring, competent, earnest professionals who are making a positive mark on the people they work with each day. We couldn’t do what we do without their diligence, passion and dedication. What are you grateful for?

We love this quote #MotivationMonday

In light of keeping the community safe, the Grande Prairie Pride Society invites you and your family to celebrate pride safely by joining them for a FREE drive-in movie night today and tomorrow at the Grande Sunset Theatre at Evergreen Park! See you there! Register your vehicle using the links below: ROCKETMAN | Friday November 13 | Gates open at 630pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rocketman-presented-by-grande-p... WONDER PARK + MEAN GIRLS |Saturday November 14 | Gates open at 630pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/double-feature-wonder-park-foll

We would like to thank the Grande Prairie Pride Society for working hard to see that members of our LGBTQ+ community are met with unconditional acceptance, inclusion, and support The Grande Prairie Pride Society aims to create safe and inclusive spaces for self-expression, as well as to promote equality and to celebrate the diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and its allies. CONTEST: Tell us how you promote the Pride Society's mission in your everyday life for a chance to w...in a pride swag bundle! Comment your answer below (winner will be chosen on Monday)

The countdown is on for our PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST In these atypical times adaptability, creativity, and cultivating authentic experiences have become uniquely important to us here at MPCSSN. We’re always looking to continue to inspire connectedness across our agency, and so with spooky season upon us, our Social Committee has invited each of our programs to participate in a virtual PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST! We’re hoping YOU can help us determine our winners by voting for your favourite carved pumpkin! Photo submissions will be posted on OCTOBER 26th so stay tuned to cast your vote!

Every day you should be kind to yourself, each other and the world, but especially today because it’s #WorldKindnessDay! What is your favourite way to spread kindness? Share it with us in the comments below!

This is for any of you who need to hear it (probably all of us)! #mondaymotivation

When faced with tough situations, remember that in your calm is your strength #MondayMotivation

We’re so lucky to call Grande Prairie home What’s your favourite thing about our city?

Way back at the end of August, six of the girls from our Supported Independent Living program took part in a Girls Day Out This year they decided to try a Zumba class at Bliss Be Fit and we all agreed that the music, motivational gift bags, nachos and wings at Boston Pizza made for a fun day out while we tried something new!

We love how Nicole Chornaby, the program manager for our Aurora program, sums up her approach to our person-centred care philosophy here at MPCSSN

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Although this year looks a little different than most, there really is always something to be grateful for. Did you know that having an attitude of gratitude actually has proven scientific benefits? They include:... -opens the door to more relationships -improves physical health -improves psychological health -enhances empathy and reduces aggression -improves self-esteem -increases mental strength -grateful people sleep better We're grateful for the amazing community here in GP that supports our work, to live in Canada and everything that being Canadian means, and for apple pie. What are you most grateful for this year?

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, especially as we continue to navigate a pandemic, we encourage everyone to open up about how they’re really feeling when someone asks how they’re doing. Because there’s something to be said for keeping things real. The more we talk about how we’re really doing when someone asks, the more relatable we become to others. So, how are you doing? Really? https://www.newswire.ca//canadians-mental-health-declines-

#ThrowbackThursday to Hallowe’en a year (or was it two?) ago We had so much fun getting our costumes together! We can’t wait to be able to celebrate all the fun that Hallowe’en brings, even if it will have to be with modifications for safety. Where there’s a will there’s a way!

Check out our Supported Independent Living program's Guys Night on September 25th! They went to Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center to try their hand at axe throwing and archery, then chowed down for dinner at Boston Pizza - Grande Prairie. Good times!

On this day last year, we were celebrating in style at our Indulge Your Mind Gala Since our 2020 gala wasn’t possible due to the pandemic, we will cherish last year’s memories even more. A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping us make the special night happen: ... Shewolf Studio Dalen Art Chmilar Bone & Biscuit Q99- Grande Prairie Big Country 93.1 FM Grande Prairie QRF Contracting Ltd. Sundance Balloons - Hot Air Balloon Rides WestJet Chatters Salon Westgate Miss Bliss NK5 Mechanical WESCO Distribution Cross and Arrow Beauty TWK Trucking Janina's Jewellers Curious Soul Creations Vixen Creek Alpacas Waste Treatment Services ATB Financial Altitude Plumbing and Heating Rural Wonders Lovely Threads Boutique Nufloors Grande Prairie The Jump Yard Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium Feel Your Life Walk Barefoot Popeye's Supplements Grande Prairie Cree8iv Ink Body Studio Ltd. Prodigy Tech Group Inc. D & J Transport 10K Rentals Ltd Nor-Lan Chrysler Keto Cafe Monaco Shoes ABSOLUTE Entertainment 9Round Fitness West Grande Prairie Dental New Horizon Co-operative Crowned Beauty Canadian Tire Grande Prairie Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Ryder Fluid Solutions Inc Lyons Production Services Events Centre See more

Boundaries are so important, but it takes practice and time to get comfortable using them. We love this graphic from Mellow Doodles with examples of boundary setting. If reading them makes you feel uncomfortable, it’s probably an indicator that you need more practice in setting them and most of us do!

Welcome October! September was a busy month as we adjusted to a new school year and routines (amidst a pandemic). Here’s a shout-out to these hard-working gadgets we use to self-soothe when/as needed!!