Our values, service goals & family-centred approach align with: ✔️ @ONThealth's Roadmap to Wellness ✔️ @ONSocialService's Child Welfare & Developmental Services Redesign We're here to support Ontarians & the @ONgov with pandemic recovery. Strong families = Strong recovery

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Happy New Year from Big Brothers Big Sisters! 🌟

Family-related issues — economic stress, conflict, separation, mental health, and violence — are the main reasons people seek counselling and therapy from our family service agencies. Strong families = Strong recovery @ONSocialService @ONThealth @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

Starting today, you can pick up rapid COVID tests at all libraries across the province. They come in packs of 5, and there's a limit of 1 pack per person.

Do you think someone you care about in an #AbusiveRelationship doesn't really want to leave because they keep going back? Remember that they have likely experienced significant trauma that can make decision-making difficult. #SupportSurvivors needed

“The night that she was killed was the night that she served her husband with the divorce papers." https://t.co/I3ek5L4Sas

#WednesdayFact Children exposed to #DV in the home are more likely to experience violence as adults. See below for info on the short-term & long-term impacts of #DV on a child’s development. https://t.co/jMiinklQEZ @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

It’s #MindfulnessMonday! Mindful meditation is used to help modify our reactions to stress. For tips on how to incorporate meditation into your daily routine, see: https://t.co/OlgSB2ms2i @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

"Instructions for body: let it be Instructions for heart: let it in Instructions for mind: let it go" ~ Unknown #mindfulness

Know your options: Art therapy can be used with clients of all ages to help them express trauma or unresolved painful experiences in a non-verbal way. The creative process helps build self-awareness while improving personal wellbeing and functioning. @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

In the #DurhamRegion today, I met with the incredible hard-working Executive Director of @CFSDurham, Elizabeth Pierce. Thank you for all the services you provide to the Durham community!

I’m proud to announce w/ @DrFullertonMPP, we are taking action to help survivors of human trafficking. Ontario is investing 8.2M in community based, Indigenous-led programs at @rsc_crs & @TIOntario so more children + youth in Ottawa have access to the critical supports they need.

#WednesdayFact A 2018 Canadian study reported 18,965 youth aged 17 and younger experienced family violence. For more info on family violence, please visit: https://t.co/jX8YkFtjKh @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

Whether we're the only place clients need to go for #MentalHealth services or the gateway to help them access other community partners, our doors are open to everyone. Affordable, collaborative and professional services to get Ontarians on the road to wellness.

The world's leading relationship experts and founders of @GottmanInst share why "turning toward" a partner in response to their bid for connection is an important marker for successful, long-lasting relationships. 💓

What a year and so fortunate to work with such great colleagues @o_n_n

We completely agree with Pope Francis that our communities’ elder residents deserve regular celebration and support! Coming this fall, we’re expanding our #MatureMinds program thanks to funding from @CharitiesCare & @ShareLife. https://t.co/sCH4mCQJst #MentalHealthIsHealth

Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Practicing mindful breathing techniques can help to reduce anxiety & stress throughout the day. Please see this link for a short, effective, breathing exercise! https://t.co/dswN1JvsyW @SharonExDr @ShelinaJeshani

We were horrified by footage of #LamportStadium: non-violent protestors with interlinked arms were attacked by @TPSOperations. Police shoved, trampled & injured unarmed people. We are stunned that @JohnTory describes such violence in @cityoftoronto as "compassionate but firm."