WJS Canada
#2 11491 Kingston Street V2X0Y6 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

#BellLetsTalk Day is here! Spread the word, because together we can all help to create positive change in our schools, workplaces and communities. Learn more about actions you can take to take care of your mental health and the mental health of others: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ways-to-help

Our counsellors provide a non-judgmental and supportive space so individuals and families can feel safe expressing themselves. We specialize in working with children, youth and adults who have experienced trauma and loss, but our counsellors also have expertise in a variety of complex issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, attachment, family relationships, and much more: www.wjscanada.com.

The mental health challenges affecting young people have evolved as the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on, an expert says, and so have the ways they are dealing with them: http://ow.ly/FJVb50D4nXs

People who work in the sector just continue to show up and do their best. They come to work every day to serve the people that we serve. http://ow.ly/6ryU50CYALW #socialservices #pandemic

The amount given to people with disabilities to help pay for rent or housing has not changed since 2007: http://ow.ly/2v8050Dkj9K #disabilities #affordablehousing

No two families or individuals are alike. Our programs and services for children and families are adaptable to meet the specific needs of every individual we serve. We believe the most sustainable, positive change occurs when families are fully engaged and supported by others in their community. Our programs are designed to build relationships and keep families strong. Learn more: http://ow.ly/YU0q50CUdLV #familyprograms #familysupport #community

Nearly half of Canada's population has a big roadblock ahead of them when it comes to post-pandemic economic recovery and it's not the novel coronavirus but a fundamental set of skills for daily life: http://ow.ly/4Pmb50DaXEp

Up Your Life: Randee Korman knows first hand the impact that local social services can have on saving someone’s life. http://ow.ly/NwyI50DaXzX #socialservices

Finding support for mental health and substance abuse in the Interior Health region just got easier. Interior Health announced the launch of a new support phone service for those in the area. http://ow.ly/2tEd50DaXvY #mentalhealth #addictions

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has cut off supports for children with autism and their caregivers, leaving them feeling abandoned by the British Columbia government, advocates and researchers say.http://ow.ly/g8Wq50CplZx #autismsupport #caregivers

City and police are working on a joint dispatch centre to integrate the work of police, fire crews, peace officers, emergency medical services, crisis diversion and mental health teams. http://ow.ly/6TVR50CaWd6

Parents of children with autism say COVID-19 is overwhelming and reducing social skills: http://ow.ly/cmFr50CamHr

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced it will conduct its third national count of #homeless Canadians in March and April, but policy experts don’t see it as the right move during a pandemic: http://ow.ly/CAM950DaXIA

#Indigenous leaders say Manitoba gov't bill would void lawsuit over money owed to kids in care. http://ow.ly/HCOH50BTJWt #MB #socialservices #youth

Today we remember those who fought for our freedoms and honour those who are still serving today.

Advocates are calling for a multi-million dollar government investment in support for vulnerable #youth in order to break what they call a cycle of #homelessness that continues into adulthood as children age out of care. http://ow.ly/AylV50BTJKA

Allowing more people to help care for elderly relatives in B.C.’s long-term care homes is a high priority, but it takes more staff and protective measures to make it happen, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says: https://www.vicnews.com//additional-visits-to-senior-care/

Happy Thanksgiving from WJS Canada! We hope you have a safe and relaxing long weekend. #thanksgiving