Wellkin

Youth Survey Alert If you are a racialized youth aged 13-25 who has accessed child and youth mental health services, or you have not been able to access services, take this survey to share your experiences and be heard https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MV22T2 #kidscantwait

Wondering how to register for a Hub virtual meeting, how to get free pizza, and what they're like? Watch this virtual walk-through video for a step by step, guided by the friendly faces of our very own Hub staff and YEA members https://youtu.be/isc-Bw0CgQ8

This Thursday, join Ignite Youth Centre to participate in an arts-based wellness activity: rock art! Check out https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/124769722599 to register for FREE

Sometimes the online environment can feel overwhelming and draining, and that is ok! Zoom exhaustion is a real thing and can result from things like being hyp...er-focused or trying to multi-task while performing online activities, such as virtual meetings. As we continue to do much of our work and socializing online, it is important to take steps to nurture our health and wellbeing while we engage in these activities. Check out some these great tips from www.mindful.org on how to find balance and connection in the online environment. Here is the link to the original article for more information: https://www.mindful.org/zoom-exhaustion-is-real-here-are.../ #balance #stayconnected #selfcare #mentalhealth

We are honoured to have been selected by The Crew Motorcycle Club/Woodstock Bike Night and UNIFOR Local 636's partnership to be one of 3 community mental health services presented with $1000 donations! Wellkin along with CMHA and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Woodstock are grateful for this support in the most challenging of times. Thank you

Our Board of Directors would like to announce that our Executive Director, Mamta Chail, will be transitioning to a new role as the CEO of an organization based in Toronto. She will continue to lead the efforts until the end of December. We thank Mamta for all of her leadership and wish her all the success in the world as she embraces her new role. Please feel free to contact our Board Chair, Mary Roberts, Vice Chair, Barry Fellinger or Past Chair, Karen Campbell. Read the full statement at http://wellkin.ca/organization-announcement/

Take a look at Thames Valley Children's Centre's upcoming events. Many valuable presentations for caregivers of children & youth with autism through October and November!

COVID-19 screening protocol in effect: Upon entry to any Wellkin buildings, staff and clients are screened for COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Please avoid or delay any in-person appointments if you aren’t feeling well.

Now recruiting parents and caregivers of children and youth living in Oxford or Elgin counties! If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our Parent & Caregiver Advisory, please contact Jenna Mitchell at [email protected] or 226-232-5995

Have your say about programming in Oxford by sharing your thoughts in EarlyON's survey running until November 13!

This Thursday, The Hub invites you to join Jessica from Southwestern Public Health for a virtual session that uncovers vaping beliefs and how our environment influences use Check out https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/121570238857 to register for FREE

Wellkin staff and volunteers delivered more than 200 wellness kits to families and youth to encourage staying physically and mentally healthy at home during this pandemic. Were you a recipient? Send us your testimonial or photos in a DM! Let us know about your experience

On October 27th, we wear purple for children, youth, and their families living with mental illness. If you or your family needs mental health support, please reach out to a mental health centre like ours. We are here for you. #DressPurpleDay

This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 home with them; for students, adapting to taking classes from home, with little contact with teachers and friends, and anxious about their futures; for workers whose livelihoods are threatened; for the vast number of people caught in poverty or in fragile humanitarian settings with extremely limited protection from COVID-19; and for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. Know that you are not alone. #breakthestigma

Please note Wellkin offices will be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. Regular agency hours resume Tuesday, October 13th.

This Thursday, The Hub virtual event is all about youth engagement and advocacy as a form of wellness! Check out https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/121569777477 to register for FREE

Read about Mental wellness and your kids during COVID-19 with Stephanie Goold, our very own Wellkin clinical supervisor in the The Woodstock Local: https://www.thewoodstocklocal.com//mental-wellness-and-yo/

Staggered appointment times, rearranged seating, limited building access, and directional arrows. These are a few things you can expect from Wellkin as we continue physical distancing to keep everyone safe. Learn more at wellkin.ca/covid-19-response

Looking for more tips on supporting children's mental wellness? Check out CMHO's Back to School Mental Health Kit https://cmho.org/childrens-mental-wellness-and-pandemic-pr/

This Thursday, join us for a session on self-care with Wellkin therapist Kathleen. Check out https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/121567939981 to register for FREE

How to use the BeSafe app, a mobile app that aims to help young adults make a decision about seeking help in a crisis. Watch this short YouTube video from mindyourmind.ca https://youtu.be/TtbMofwES4U

Tomorrow, @BBBS_Oxford (PRISM) + @LGBTYouthLine are joining us to talk LGBTQ2S+ resources and wellness! Check out https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/121090572161 to register for FREE

Orange Shirt Day is held annually across Canada on September 30 to honour the experiences of former students and survivors and to promote awareness about the residential school system and the harm it has had and continues to have on Indigenous communities. #EveryChildMatters

Tip: Encourage your child to tell a teacher or other safe person at school if they need a break or feel overwhelmed. CMHO wants to empower families who are concerned about their child’s mental health and help you find further mental health supports if you need them: cmho.org/back-to-school

We would like to thank St. Thomas Domino's Pizza for their generous discounts to the Hub youth wellness space during our virtual events! Remember, you too can register for an event on Eventbrite to get a FREE pizza or gift card equivalent wellkin.ca/the-hub