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In- House Activities

Hug (House Unity Group): weekly meeting to discuss issues and plan projects.

Foreword: quarterly newsletter (see newsletter page). 
Holistic Healing Arts.
Individual Counseling.
Art Therapy.
Craft Group, weekly.
Certificate Courses (see Psycho-Educational page).
Mentorship of students from Malaspina University-College.
Placement, in-service and community education for volunteers.
Professional development, in-service and education for staff.
Clients, family members, volunteer and staff are included in monthly board meetings.
Peer support: ongoing networking and advocacy.
Karaoke
Art Classes.
Play writing.
Campaign for Compassion (see Special projects page). 
Drop-in: 7 days and 2 evenings a week.

       Community Activities

Recreation: music, games, community outings, swimming, yoga, special events, softball.
 
Clinical Liaison with physicians, Mental Health Centre, and Hospital. Includes Close-watch of at risk clients, clinical note-taking, and interactive personal goal planners with each client.  Also includes advocacy with community agencies.
 
Affiliation with BCSS, District 69 Housing Society, MUC Collaborative Nursing Committee, Partnership Advisory Team, CVIMHAC, and OVA.
 
Participation in annual Health Fair, Women's Health Fair, fundraising events, AGM, Partners Evaluation meeting, Partners' BBQ, IAPSRS, vision retreat, Dragonfly Awards Dinner, and more.  

 

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