SOS partners with Wood Buffalo Regional Library for community initiative

We are so pleased to share information on new partnership that will allow Some Other Solutions an opportunity to expand its reach into the community.

Through a new partnership with Wood Buffalo Regional Library, SOS will be hosting Community Helpers Program every Tuesday evening beginning Tuesday, April 30.

The Community Helpers Program is introductory mental health training designed specifically for young adults, certified by Alberta Health Services. In addition to increasing the community knowledge around mental wellness, participants will learn practical skills to help others.

This 9-week initiative at the Library is designed for individuals between 12 - 30 years old and will cover everything from setting the stage for helping to boundaries, how to respond in a crisis, and understanding suicide.

This program is free. Please go to www.wbrl.ca to join the waitlist. For additional information, please email Laurie Juhlin, CHP coordinator, ljuhlin@someothersolutions.ca

Staying in routine during school breaks

Spring Break brings exciting times of excitement for children. No school, no homework, and often regular activities are cancelled. That’s fantastic! Or…is it? 

While the break from school is important and we want children to have some leisure time, maintaining a sense of routine can help prevent chaos and ensure a smoother transition back to school. 

Routines are important. For many young people, knowing what to expect over the course of a day can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. With no set schedule and no consistent plan for the day, the time away from school can go from being a legit break to an anxiety-inducing stretch of days. 

Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family in a routine, while still enjoying the change of pace. 

Counselling when you’re not in crisis

Did you know the best time to see a counsellor is when you’re not in crisis? Crisis prevention is about taking care of your mental health when life isn’t challenging. Then you’ll have the emotional resiliency built up to tackle whatever heads your way.

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