Starting a conversation about suicide with someone you’re concerned about can be daunting. Ensure a distraction-free, private setting and allocate time for a thoughtful discussion. Prioritize safety and promptly call emergency services if the person shows signs of self-harm or endangering others. It’s crucial to approach the topic of suicide directly, displaying empathy and without judgment, as it grants permission for the person to express their emotions and share their feelings openly. By creating a safe space for them, you can offer support and understanding, potentially helping them find the help they need.

When your loved ones reach a certain age, deaths and funerals become common place. Dealing with these losses can take a toll. Funerals play an important part in honouring and remembering the life of someone who was important to you. The living can come together, support each other and share their grief. If your loved one has recently attended a funeral, talking about what they liked or did not like about it, may lead to not only discovering what their wishes are for their funeral, but can help them cope with the loss they have just experienced.

Youth Engagement & Empowerment program is available for youth and operates five days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) and is free to register. Transportation and food are provided. Participation is required, and our goal is to provide a safe space where youth can develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and healthy relationships. We offer evening, summer, and Saturday day programs, including cultural activities and on-the-land camps. We aim to reduce illegal behaviors and drug use among indigenous youth and address their mental health concerns. Our team includes Elders, youth workers, and various facilitators. We care about urban Indigenous youth and are here to help and support them and their families.

Youth Engagement & Empowerment program is available for youth and operates five days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) and is free to register. Transportation and food are provided. Participation is required, and our goal is to provide a safe space where youth can develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and healthy relationships. We offer evening, summer, and Saturday day programs, including cultural activities and on-the-land camps. We aim to reduce illegal behaviors and drug use among indigenous youth and address their mental health concerns. Our team includes Elders, youth workers, and various facilitators. We care about urban Indigenous youth and are here to help and support them and their families.

Keeping your feet in tip-top shape is important, not just so they look good, but also to keep them healthy. Pedicures are a luxurious, relaxing experience, but they provide many other benefits too: 1) Helping retain the moisture in your skin to prevent cracking, blisters, and other problems. 2) Reducing the risk of infection and ingrown nails by cleaning and cutting nails. 3) Removing dead skin cells by exfoliating to help prevent bunions or corns. 4) Promoting blood circulation and relieving tension in the calves and feet through massage. If you’re having a spa day, don’t forget about your feet!

Mont St. Joseph Home continues to be different. Through support of their Foundation, their work with vulnerable populations, fostering belonging and inclusivity, make a profound impact on those who live, work, and play in the community and within the Home. Their dedication to a brighter future embodies compassion and inspires collective action across all health care sectors. These outstanding contributions deserve recognition, as both the Home and Foundation embodies compassion and takes inspiring action towards a brighter future, which continues to create safe spaces for all to thrive and live their best life.

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps. 1 lb lean ground chicken; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; ½ red pepper, diced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 12 iceberg lettuce leaves; 1/3 c chopped peanuts. Sauté chicken, shallots, red pepper, and chili powder 5-8 min, until chicken is brown. Stir in lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, honey and Sriracha. Cook 3-5 min, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir 2 tbsp cilantro into the mixture. Remove from heat. Serve in lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Enjoy!