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  Message from Service Canada

Green Team Summer Job Opportunities
CSC NL - Hiring Two Summer Student Positions
Run for Women's Health
Mental Health Survey
Introducing Groundbreakers: Amplifying Voices to
Shape Our Future
Mindfulness Training for Suicide Prevention
Violence Prevention Avalon East is Hiring
Info Session on Harm Reduction and Managed
Alcohol Programs
The Atlantic Youth Challenge to Prevent Drugged
Driving
End Homelessness Upcoming Lunch & Learn
Big Brothers Big Sisters is Hiring
First Light is Hiring
Changes to 811 Text Communication
WRDC are Recruiting
Call for Nominations - Gordon Seabright Volunteer
of the Year Award
Stable & Safe
Finder Keepers: Applications Now Being Accepted
Digital Toolbox
Strongest Families New Program Launched
Supperbowl Reopening - Free To-Go Meals
Empowered Together
Planned Parenthood Warm Line
Wellness Together Canada
"Right Here, Right Now" Drop-In Counselling
Program
Ches Penney Centre of Hope - Brochure
COVID-19 Support for Vulnerable Women in NL

BounceBack for NL is here!
    Bridge The gApp
    Alcoholics Anonymous

Thrive - Free Items!
Are you in need of a smaller table or area rug? They are free for the
taking! The rug is approx 8x10 ft in size. If you're interested in
either of the items please contact Tamara @ Thrive at 754-0536 ext
200.

Message from Service Canada
Due to recent service changes as a result of COVID-19
(Coronavirus), we urge you not to visit local Service Canada Centres
unless it is absolutely necessary to do so.
Individuals should continue to use Service Canada’s many online
services whenever possible.

1) Go online: Canada.ca

For the most convenient, easy-to-use and secure way to apply, view
or update your information, access our most requested services
online. Please note that you can now apply online for a Social
Insurance Number (SIN), essential for accessing government
services and benefits, through the secure SIN online portal.

2) Call us

Access our most requested toll-free numbers for service. Please
note that call volumes are expected to be high during this time.

3) Get extra help without leaving your home

If you have a question, need extra help or need to make an
appointment for an in-person service, fill out the service request
form and a Service Canada officer will call you back within 2
business days.
If your community members or individuals within your network do
not have access to the internet or face other barriers, the Service
Canada Outreach Support Centre will ensure they get access to the
services and benefits they need. Call our toll-free number 1-877-
464-2657, TTY: 1-833-719-2657 from 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to
Friday.

4) Visit us by APPOINTMENT

If you require service in-person please make a request for an
appointment by filling out the service request form. A Service
Canada officer will call you back within 2 business days. If your
request cannot be completed by phone, they will offer you an
appointment for service at a Service Canada Centre. Please note
that we are not accepting requests for same day bookings.
If you require an appointment and do not have access to the

internet call our toll free Service Canada Outreach Support Centre
at 1-877-464-2657,TTY: 1-833-719-2657 from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Monday to Friday.

Green Team Summer Job Opportunities
Conservation Corps NL is currently recruiting for the Green Team
program all across Newfoundland & Labrador. This summer we are
seeking to employ 75+ youth on 24 teams, and we have jobs in your
area, St. John's.

Youth ranging from ages 16-30 (inclusive) are welcome to apply.

Please note that the majority of the Green Team jobs applications
are due by Sunday, May 16th with some Green Team jobs closing
earlier [Humber Arm Environmental Association Green Team
project located in Burgeo and City of Corner Brook Green Team].
We require a resume and the application form to be sent along,
together, to Applications@ccnl.ca

Please visit here to learn more

CSC NL - Hiring Two Summer Student
Positions

CSC NL is hiring two summer student positions funded by CSJ – go
to our Jobs Listing for details and how to apply. We are looking for
students in college or university and applicants cannot be more
than 30 years of age; deadlines to apply are May 10 for the
Research Support Student and May 14 for the Multi-Media
Outreach Student. Each is eight weeks of work, 35-hour week at
$13.40/ hour, with some flexibility on start and end times, but
sooner is better than later and we anticipate a mix of in-office and
remote work. Resumes can come to darlenescott@cscnl.ca and/or
normaalford@cscnl.ca All details at:
http://communitysector.nl.ca/jobs

Run for Women’s Mental Health
Stella’s Circle is celebrating Mental Health Week with a discount on
Run for Women registration. We know that exercising outdoors and
connecting with others are great ways to look after your own
mental health, especially during COVID-19. Take action for your
mental health and help vulnerable women in our community at the

same time!

Sign up today and get $5 off your registration with the
promo code MOM21 -
https://www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/StJohns.aspx. But hurry! This
offer ends at 11:59pm tonight, Monday May 10. Just by signing
up, you make a difference. Plus, you get the legendary Shoppers
Drug Mart swag bag worth over $100, an event t-shirt, and a
finisher’s bracelet. $35 of your registration is donated directly
to Stella’s Circle to support our 2 women’s focused programs:
Naomi Centre and Just Us Women’s Centre.

The 2021 Run for Women is a virtual event July 4-11, which means
you can walk or run anywhere you live across Newfoundland and
Labrador! Visit RunForWomen.ca to start a team with your
household bubble, office friends or Steady 20 to celebrate mental
wellness together.

Mental Health Survey
MusicNL and It’s Mental are excited today to announce the release
of a mental health survey which will be one of the building blocks
for the creation of a new peer support network for the music sector
in Newfoundland and Labrador. Other building blocks include
equipping upwards of 30 individuals in the sector with Mental
Health First Aid.

We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the
survey to help us better address mental health concerns and
opportunities in the music sector in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Introducing Groundbreakers: Amplifying Voices
to Shape Our Future

Frayme is thrilled to launch an innovative National Lived Expertise
Network that will positively impact the way we connect with
individuals from across the system: Groundbreakers.

This new network of youth and caregivers with lived expertise will
embark on collective efforts to support the most pressing needs
within the youth mental health and substance use system.
The underpinning of this model is knowledge equity, a social justice
approach concerned with the power and privilege associated with
knowledge production and consumption. Together,
Groundbreakers will use their voices to help transform the system -
are you ready to join us?

Mindfulness Training for Suicide Prevention
       The age range for this program is 18 and over

Violence Prevention Avalon East is Hiring

Click here to learn more

Info Session on Harm Reduction and Managed
Alcohol Programs
Event info:
Join us, for an upcoming "Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) Info
Session" hosted by the St. John's Status of Women Council and
Eastern Health's Harm Reduction Team. The virtual event is
happening Tuesday May 11th, from 12:00-1:00 PM via zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83698397228
The St. John's Status of Women Council will soon be launching a
Managed Alcohol Program for women and non-binary people. This
info session is an opportunity to learn about what Managed Alcohol
Programs are, what the program at SJSOWC will entail and what
other harm reduction opportunities are available in our community

The Atlantic Youth Challenge to Prevent
Drugged Driving

We are looking for youth to take part in The Atlantic Youth
Challenge to Prevent Drugged Driving. It’s a peer-to peer social
media campaign, where youth can share about the risks, dangers
and facts about driving under the influence of cannabis in their
own words, using the social media app of their choice. Youth will be
paid for their posts and there will be a grand prize for the post with
the most likes and shares! Interested youth can call Anna @ 726-
8880 to learn more.

End Homelessness Upcoming Lunch & Learn

(click image to register)

Big Brothers Big Sisters is Hiring

First Light is Hiring

Changes to 811 Text Communication
The Newfoundland and Labrador HealthLine (811) has
implemented secure text (chat) functionality in the HealthLine App
to facilitate communication with Callers who are deaf, hard of
hearing or identify as having communication difficulties. This
functionality replaces the cell phone which was implemented in
March 2020 as a temporary communication measure when access
to Video Relay Services (VRS) was impeded due to high demand. In
the very near future, the cell phone will no longer be used.

To facilitate the transition from cell to app texting, relevant
messaging on COVID-19 and any other documents must be revised.
Please update your messaging to users as follows below.

Please delete:

A dedicated text and Video Relay Service (VRS) line are available for
individuals who may be hard-of hearing, identify as having
communication disability, or are Deaf, by calling:

    Text line number is 709-216-8188
    VRS number is 1-888-834-1252

Replace with:

Text and Video Relay Service (VRS) line are available for individuals
who may be hard-of hearing, identify as having communication
disability, or are Deaf.
·
     For texting, download the 811 NL HealthLine app in Apple and
     Google Play app stores
     VRS number is 1-888-834-1252

WRDC are recruiting!

Call for Nominations - Gordon Seabright

Volunteer of the Year Award

In honour of National Volunteer Week, VOCM Cares Foundation is
pleased to announce an open call for nominations for the Gordon
Seabright Volunteer of the Year Award. Established in 2014, the
award commemorates the volunteer contribution of the late Gordon
Seabright to VOCM Cares Foundation.

Local charities, community groups, schools, and individuals are
invited to nominate a key volunteer who has made a difference in
the community through volunteerism. In recognition of their
contribution, VOCM Cares Foundation will donate $1,000 to the
selected award recipient’s charity of choice.

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm. For
the online application and nomination criteria, please visit:
http://vocmcares.com/gordon-seabright-award

If you have any questions, please email us at vocmcares@vocm.com

Stable & Safe

Stable & Safe Program Starting in June; Is a free 8 week program,
once a week at the stable for 3 hours; Women or those that self
identify ages 12 & up!

There will be 8 topics covered:

●   Empowerment
●   Hope
●   Courage
●   Motivation
●   Believing in yourself
●   Freedom
●   Knowledge
●   Action

Registration is now open, Please text 1-709-757-0137 or email
violencepreventionae@gmail.com to have your name added to the
list, we will then reach out to discuss this further and do formal
registration.

Finders Keepers: Applications Now Being
Accepted

Digital Toolbox

The techKNOWtutors are excited to introduce the Digital Toolbox!
The Digital Toolbox is a FREE resource aimed at strategizing with
your organization or small business to create a personalized digital
action plan. We teach you how to:

    get your organization or small business online
    maximize team collaboration
    get started with social media and website creation
    access a variety of free tools
    and much more!

The Digital Toolbox creates a custom plan to support you with your
organization's unique needs and offers additional resources and
planning worksheets to get you started!
To learn more and register with us, email us at
techknowtutors@cscnl.ca

Strongest Families New Program Launched

Supperbowl Reopening - Free To-Go Meals

Empowered Together

Empowered Together is an informal, drop-in peer group for women
in the greater St. John’s area who are or have been impacted by an
abusive partner. It is a safe space to give and receive support while
navigating the challenges of intimate partner abuse.
When: Monday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30pm (with the exception of
statutory holidays)
Where: Online via Zoom video/audio
For more information, or to sign-up for the next meeting, call the St.
John’s Women’s Centre at 753-0220 or email us at
reception@sjwomenscentre.ca.

Planned Parenthood Warm Line

2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line brought to you by Planned Parenthood NL
Sexual Health Centre! Open evenings (6pm-12am) and weekends
(3pm-12am), this service is run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in
Newfoundland and Labrador.

2SLGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to use this free and
confidential service to call, text, or chat about anything including:

    Coming out
    Relationships
    Friends & family
    School or work
    Bullying
    Sexual Health
    or just to chat with someone who understands!

Call Toll-Free/Text: 1-866-230-8041
Chat: plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/warmline
Find more information at our website or contact us with any
questions at socialprogramming@ppnlshc.com
This program has been generously funded by the United Way NL"

Wellness Together Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused stress and uncertainty for so
many of us. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to provide
mental health and substance use support. Get started by finding
resources below, or create an account to track your progress.

Click Here - Wellness Together Canada | Home

"Right Here, Right Now" Drop-In Counselling
Program

The St. John's Women's Centre offers over the phone counselling
weekly during our Right Here, Right Now drop-in counselling
program.

During your counselling session, did you know that you can talk
about any issues that are impacting your daily life? Covid-related
stressors, personal or job stress, emotional and mental health
issues, and anything else that’s weighing you down.

Call us at 753-0220 on Tuesdays (12-8:30pm) and Wednesdays (12-

5:00pm) to speak with a counsellor. Appointments are free,
confidential and non-judgemental. We are here for you.

Ches Penney Centre of Hope - Brochure

The new Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope is open and
ready to meet the needs of our community, please see the updated
program and service brochure below.

Brochure

COVID-19 Support for Vulnerable Women in
NL

BounceBack for NL is here!
Canadian Mental Health Association launches BounceBack® to
Newfoundland and Labrador thanks to funding from Bell Let’s Talk.

“CMHA is thrilled that this proven mental health program is coming
to Newfoundland and Labrador. COVID-19 is here now, but the
mental health impacts will last long after the pandemic is over.
BounceBack can help people experiencing stress and low mood get
back on their feet again,” said CMHA-NL Division CEO John Abbott.

BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program effective in helping
adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate
depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Available to Newfoundland and
Labrador residents in English and in French, the program is free to
all participants.

For residents of Newfoundland and Labrador interested in
registering for the program, please visit cmhanl.news/bounceback.

Press Release

Bridge The gApp

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that's your business.
    If you can not stop, we at Alcoholics Anonymous can help.
                     Contact us,1-888-579-5215

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