Every year, over 500 people die by suicide in Alberta. Those left behind are left to navigate an often complex grief process that comes with a loss by suicide. Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an international day to build support and community for those left behind. Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a one day event for individuals who have lost someone to suicide (parent, child, spouse/partner, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, friend, or extended relationships – wife lost a parent or sibling, parent of someone who lost a partner) to come together and connect in a supportive environment. CMHA Calgary works with a group of devoted volunteers to present a day of support, healing, information, connection and hope for those left behind.

As a result of the current restrictions on large gatherings in Alberta, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMHA Calgary will be hosting a virtual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day via Zoom. No in-person event will occur this year.  We hope to have an in-person event again in 2022.

Due to the highly emotional and sensitive nature of the day, this event is primarily intended for adults over the age of 16.

Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm MST
Hosted through: Zoom Video Conferencing
*A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants by November 26, 2021
Registration Fee: $30 fee for professionals, optional by donation for non-professionals.
Registration Closes: 4:00 pm, November 25, 2021

The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is pleased to invite you to attend our newest online presentation, “Talking With Youth About Cannabis.”

Designed specifically for adults involved in youths’ lives, “Talking With Youth About Cannabis” offers suggestions for parents, guardians, teachers or care providers in order to help guide discussions with youth in their lives about cannabis use, while sharing of resources available for the support of youth. Research suggests that lecturing and use of scare tactics is less effective at preventing youth from using substances and instead increases stigma surrounding the conversation. Instead, this presentation will provide participants with ideas on how to frame more open, youth-friendly and honest conversations with a focus on positive youth development.

Join us as we explore:
– Reasons why we should speak with youth about cannabis
– Risk and protective factors associated with cannabis use
– Self-assessing one’s own perspective about cannabis and how that makes a difference when speaking with youth
– Awareness of what goals we hope to achieve when speaking with youth about cannabis
– The importance of appropriate, youth-friendly language, including terms to use and terms to avoid
– Evidence-based information regarding youth and cannabis use to help inform discussions
– Strategies to creating a safe and receptive environment
– Common responses and points youth often contribute when discussing cannabis or when youth try to avoid these discussions, as well as constructive ways to respond to these points
– Where to find additional resources, support and information regarding cannabis use, as well as services provided across Canada for youth regarding substance use and wellness

YCAP does not make value judgments regarding recreational cannabis use, seeking instead to minimize risks associated with cannabis use by providing the most accurate and unbiased information.

The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is pleased to invite you to attend our newest online presentation, “Talking With Youth About Cannabis.”

Designed specifically for adults involved in youths’ lives, “Talking With Youth About Cannabis” offers suggestions for parents, guardians, teachers or care providers in order to help guide discussions with youth in their lives about cannabis use, while sharing of resources available for the support of youth. Research suggests that lecturing and use of scare tactics is less effective at preventing youth from using substances and instead increases stigma surrounding the conversation. Instead, this presentation will provide participants with ideas on how to frame more open, youth-friendly and honest conversations with a focus on positive youth development.

Join us as we explore:
– Reasons why we should speak with youth about cannabis
– Risk and protective factors associated with cannabis use
– Self-assessing one’s own perspective about cannabis and how that makes a difference when speaking with youth
– Awareness of what goals we hope to achieve when speaking with youth about cannabis
– The importance of appropriate, youth-friendly language, including terms to use and terms to avoid
– Evidence-based information regarding youth and cannabis use to help inform discussions
– Strategies to creating a safe and receptive environment
– Common responses and points youth often contribute when discussing cannabis or when youth try to avoid these discussions, as well as constructive ways to respond to these points
– Where to find additional resources, support and information regarding cannabis use, as well as services provided across Canada for youth regarding substance use and wellness

YCAP does not make value judgments regarding recreational cannabis use, seeking instead to minimize risks associated with cannabis use by providing the most accurate and unbiased information.

The Edmonton Violence Prevention Centre (EVPC) is presenting a free workshop on November 20,
2021 for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence. The workshop will be presented on Zoom
between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide information that will support victims of domestic violence
in their healing process. Topics are listed below.

Please register with EVPC, Angelica Rojas: 780-439-4635, extension #100. 

Topics:

Introduction

What is Domestic Violence?

Types of Abuse

Red Flags in Relationships

Healthy Relationships vs Unhealthy Relationships

Neuroplasticity/Trauma

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Safety Plan for Families

Crime Week Project is funded by Department of Justice Canada.