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Distress and Crisis Ontario
On Friday September 10th, 2021, we hosted a livestream on Facebook to honour World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day, observed each year on September 10th, provides the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide…- Cowessess First Nation has shared that it has found 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. This news is devastating to hear. Read more...
- Distress and Crisis Ontario is outraged by yet another hate crime against those who follow the Muslim faith, the latest being the horrific occurrence in London, ON. We stand with our Muslim neighbours – the violence must stop! What can…
- Distress and Crisis Ontario stand with our Indigenous brothers and sisters todenounce the State and Church sanctioned abduction of their children. We heartheir justified anger that must be turned into action for healing. The National Centrefor Truth and Reconciliation has…
- It's unlikely most Canadians will enjoy a holly jolly Christmas season of gatherings, carolling and travel, say public health experts who encourage those who revel in holiday traditions to accept more sacrifices ahead.
- Now that we work from home, balancing personal and professional life feels increasingly more challenging. We are trying to adapt our workload, care for our team, and maintain our programs without any working model on how to do so. While…
- COVID-19 has been a shock to us all on a global level. It has caused fear and anxiety among people all around the world. Many people have lost their jobs, family and friends, and their sense of control. While we…
- Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is tied to the changing seasons. Symptoms usually begin in the fall as the days get shorter and there is less sunlight to our days. These symptoms can progress…
- Flu season is fast approaching, but this year it will come with new challenges. The flu and Covid-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses but are caused by a different virus. This means it is important to be up to date…
- Combating Loneliness During the Cold and Lonely Months of Winter After spending about 10 winters in Canada and four in Edmonton, I can say that wintertime can get pretty lonely since it is harder to engage in outdoor activities and…
