Discover “Calming the Storm for Adults,” an anger management program offering safe and effective ways to express and release anger. This transformative program helps adults identify the sources of their anger, recognize its importance, and provides coping strategies to prevent it from dominating their lives. Costing just $25, it is made accessible through support we receive from various funders. Take this opportunity to empower yourself with valuable tools for managing anger, enabling a calmer and more fulfilling life. Join us today on this journey towards emotional well-being.

VHYTC stands as a beacon of hope, dedicating its mission to transforming the lives of troubled youth. This remarkable facility provides comprehensive treatment programs, addressing the complex challenges that young individuals face today. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state-of-the-art facilities, Valley Hill creates a nurturing environment for healing and growth. Their holistic approach, blending therapy, education, and recreational activities, empowers young people to overcome adversity and build a brighter future. Through their commitment to making a positive impact, Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre exemplifies excellence in youth rehabilitation and sets the standard for transformative care.

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!

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.

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!

The Embracing Life Initiative is committed to preventing suicide and promoting hope by raising awareness, building supportive networks, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health. Through public awareness campaigns and education, this initiative aims to reduce stigma and increase understanding of the signs and risk factors associated with suicide. By connecting individuals with vital resources and support services, including helplines and counseling, the initiative offers a lifeline to those in crisis. Collaborative efforts with mental health professionals and communities strengthen the impact of this initiative. Together, we can embrace life and work towards a future where every individual is valued and suicide is prevented.

The Mont St. Joseph Foundation’s Circle of Care monthly giving program is a transformative initiative that fosters lifelong compassion. By pledging a fixed monthly amount, supporters empower the Foundation to enhance the lives of those facing challenges. This sustainable program builds a community of caring individuals, amplifying the impact of collective giving. Partnerships and collaborations expand its reach, enabling vital resources to reach more people. Joining the Circle of Care empowers you to make a profound difference, bridging gaps in healthcare, education, and community development. Together, we can create a world where empathy is paramount, transforming lives and nurturing a brighter future.

Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators, event planners, as well as listeners and supporters. They make the arrangements for transportation of the deceased, complete all necessary paperwork and implement the choices made for final disposition and memorial service. It is important for your family to know your choice whether cremation, traditional, or green burial. Have the conversation with family now to find out what arrangements may already be in place or to help put them in place for the future. Planning ahead can be as simple as a conversation to record your wishes. Your funeral director is there to listen at any time.