FREE COURSES – FALL 2020

All courses are free, open to the community at large and offered via Zoom this year.

Self-Care in Mental Health – October 9th 1:30-3:30pm

This presentation will include a discussion of self-care for those suffering from mental health issues. We will discuss hygiene, domestic cleanliness, exercise, diet, medication, breathing techniques and personal boundaries. The goal will be to offer insights into why the above can be an issue for those with mental illness and to offer strategies for dealing with these problems. The talk is open to the public and no history of mental illness or previous research on the topic is required.

Presented by Russell Hartt

DOING YOUR TAXES – SENIORS WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? – October 16th 1:30-3:30pm

Come to an information session to find out about benefit and credit payments you could get from the Canada Revenue Agency if you do your taxes every year.

Presented by Canada Revenue Agency

Tribunal adminstratif du logement – New name and new rules you need to know – October 23rd 1:30-3:30pm

Effective since the end of August, the court in charge of landlord-tenant disputes has a new name. Most of the rules for tenants and landlords are still the same but there have been some important changes in court procedures you need to know.

Presented by Arnold Bennett

A Quickstart Guide for Families dealing with Addiction – October 30th 1:30-3:30pm

This 2 hour class is designed to be a Quickstart Guide to provide families with the seeds of knowledge necessary to make informed choices when they learn a loved one has a Substance Use Disorder. In this course we will explore the following:

1. What is Addiction.

2. Family impact.

3. Knowing the Options.

4. What it’s like to have an SUD.

5. What is Harm Reduction.

6. Self-care is Essential & Boundaries are

about self care.

7. Abstinence is NOT Cured.

8. It’s never to late to go to Rehab.

9. If your Loved one is addicted to Opioids.

10. What an OVERDOSE looks like.

11. The concept of loving communication.

12. Ending STIGMA saves lives.

Presented by Tamara Scullion

DOING YOUR TAXES – MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY – November 6th 1:30-3:30pm

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Come to an information session to find out about benefit and credit payments you could get from the Canada Revenue Agency if you do your taxes every year.

Presented by Canada Revenue Agency