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We have Pride in our community…pun intended! We are excited to be joining Pride YMM and other community organizations at the 2023 Pride YMM Festival on Saturday, June 24 from 12 to 4 pm.
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After four years on the Board at SOS, Trevor Salisbury is stepping into the role of Board Chair for the non-profit organization that has been operating in Wood Buffalo since 1986.
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We are deep into a digital transformation in our world. Commonly referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it comes with enormous opportunities for those who are able to transform themselves. But are you ready for it?
One in five people are affected by mental illness in Canada, which means that each and every one of us is impacted. The last year and a half has demonstrated more than ever the importance of keeping mental health as part of the conversation.
We feel the power of community in Wood Buffalo, but it’s not good enough to just assume that will always be there. We need to work together to nurture that power, to engage with individuals, families and businesses and continue to find strength to move forward.
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As a community connector, it’s important to us as an organization that we help facilitate important conversations on issues that matter. A vital area we are working on drawing attention to right now is youth mental health.
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The mental health impact of COVID will be something we’re dealing with for years. And we’re starting to see those numbers increase already. Over the last two months, we’ve had more than 70 counselling sessions that were related to COVID.
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Collaboration is an important part of the work we do at Some Other Solutions. We are continuing to reach out and work with different groups in our community to build a stronger foundation for mental health and wellness both in Fort McMurray and the surrounding areas.
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In the last four months, we’ve supported more than 250 individuals through the Child and Youth Department alone, through one-on-one mentoring, the Community Helpers program and community presentations on stress management and self-harm.
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Some Other Solutions is highlighting the need for increased mental health support in the community following a year that has been embroiled with a pandemic, a flood and intensive racial divide as people fight for equal opportunities.
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There is still a way to get your child’s picture with Santa this year!
We are pleased to offer Santa pictures through Some Other Solutions, and all proceeds will directly support mental health programming at SOS.
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We have been dealing with a global health crisis for more than eight months and it’s clear COVID-19 is taking its toll on many individuals and families in our community.
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Our community needs mental health support, now more than ever. This especially applies to our young people. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 70 per cent of mental health problems come to light during childhood or adolescence.
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Some Other Solutions remains a primary resource for mental health and wellness in our community. Most of our programming has continued all summer and into fall, offered through virtual means.
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At Some Other Solutions, we are working hard with our community partners to ensure we find these young people and work with them on solutions to feel connected and supported during a physically disconnected time in our world.
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At Some Other Solutions, we are proud to be part of the Fort McMurray community. We are strong. We are connected. And we have proven time and time again that we will not be defeated when faced with overwhelming challenges. 2020 has demonstrated that ten fold.
Some Other Solutions Society for Crisis Prevention, has cancelled its Creative Roots Summer Camp due to COVID-19. Due to government restrictions, the agency is unable to operate the camp as intended.
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A society for crisis prevention, Some Other Solutions is a trusted resource for mental wellness in Northern Alberta. We remain actively working to support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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