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We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone. The Child Mind Institute is open and available for you and your child during this crisis. Click here to learn about our telehealth evaluations and treatment for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and learning disorders. Click here to read our COVID-19 Child and Adolescent Mental He...

This toolkit is designed to help you focus on the parts of your life that you can take charge of and stop spending energy on the things you cannot control. The Covid-19 Toolkit was developed by the team at the Community Addictions and Mental Health Clinic- Sunridge in Calgary. The Toolkit is designed to help you take charge of this difficult situation and build your resilience. Full Toolkit (45 pages) Mini Booklet Toolkit (8 pages)

If you would like to help in our region please contact our Pigeon Lake Agency. The Alberta Emergency Management Agency Unsolicited Offers Program has also been set up in response to growing offers of generosity from individuals and organizations to help with the challenges many Albertans are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those wanting to help our province can go to alberta.ca/COVID19offersprogram for more information. Thank you. #AlbertaCares

FREE WEBINAR from the Business Development Bank of Canada See https://www.pigeonlakeemergencyagency.ca/calendars/show_event/57731/How-to-cope-with-Impacts-of-COVID-19-on-your-business Free online webinar How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business March 25, 2020 12:00 p.m. (EDT) (10AM MST) The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. With the situation constantly evolving, you need to be prepared for any disruptions. Join BDC experts as the...

Experiencing a disaster can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. If you need to talk, call the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 24/7. Helping Your Child or Teen Prepare Emotionally For Disasters or Emergencies Helping Your Child or Teen Respond to a Disaster or Emergency Helping Children and Teens Recover from a Disaster or Traumatic Events Preparing Emotionally for Disasters or Emergencies Psychological First Aid After a Disaster Respondi...

TO ALL RESIDENTS: In view of the current Coronavirus situation the Emergency Advisory Committee has voted to unanimously approve the partial activation of Regional Emergency Management Program to keep the public informed, monitor the situation, follow provincial requests and plan for business continuity to protect vital municipal services with our virtual Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC). This committee includes representatives from each of the ten Summer Villages around Pigeon Lake. ...

When in crisis, sometimes it's easier to chat.  This is a safe, 100% confidential, one-on-one conversation with a Support Team Member. We also have a list of several agencies and programs that assist with particular issues, how can we help you (Edmonton and Region)? Resources List Combined Resources for Anger Management Resources for Basic Needs Resources for Children Resources for Family Violence and Abuse Resources for Indigenous Peoples Reso...