Community works together to have grassroots conversations around youth poverty and what can be done to solve important issues.
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Volunteer Run Program Grants Seniors Peace of Mind by Providing Transportation to out of Community Medical Appointments
Senior-run program for seniors allows essential travel to and from medical appointments while removing stress from an already stressful situation
Volunteer Programs Make Finding a Meal More Accessible
Development of a Meal Service Program for the elderly as well as food bank distribution out of the local United Church.
Volunteer Driving Program Provides Round Trip Travel for Medical Appointments
Pre-arranged transportation to surrounding communities for medical care and appointments fills a need and creates a solution.
Volunteer and Community Support Drives Successful Hospice and Local Auxiliary
The overlapping volunteer pool proves essential for program support in Ashcroft, leading to exceptional Hospice and Auxiliary groups.
Virtual Elder Connect Program and Access to Services
The Elder Connect Program is a web-based platform that provides information on programs and services seniors can access and involves inter-generational connection.
Umbrella for Mental Health Support Provides Access to Youth
Multiple initiatives offer solutions to children in need of mental health support.
Tla’min Nation Justice Committee
A First Nations community has a ‘justice committee’ which brings together local groups and services to build on social services.
Taking Time to Make Connections and Improve Patient Care
A community member shares the successes of making time to meet in person with local community members in their various roles and to work at building these relationships.
Support Group Designed to Connect Patients to Resources
This community developed a ‘Caring Circle,’ which acts as a health care and community support liaison for patients who have been discharged.
Source Club Society
Mental health referrals go to a community mental health socialization program called the Source Clube to gain work skills, access hot meals and other activities.
Shared Youth Mental Health Coordinator from VCH and MCFD
Advocating for youth mental health has resulted in additonal resourses for community members, who now have access to a Youth Mental Health Coordinator.
Program Offers Seniors Free Workouts to Encourage Movement
Village provide free gym instructions to help seniors feel comfortable using gym equipment and resources
Physicians Volunteer to Teach 4H Club Kids New Skills
Community doctors make large impact by volunteering with youth.
Peer Support for Those in Need
A local peer program offering addiction support for addicts and non-addicts.
Palliative Care Group Creates Interpersonal Relationships
Dedicated team and care group provide palliative care and companionship
No Good Food Gone to Waste
Food Banks provided with would-be orchard discards that help those in need.
Mayor’s Select Committee on Health
The Municipality has a committee that advocates for health in their community.
Mayor Attends Local Medical Advisory Council (MAC) Meetings
Regular attendance at the Medical Advisory Council (MAC) meetings allows for continued engagement and connection between the municipality and local physicians on specific initiatives, strategic planning, and health concerns related to their community.
#masks4all: Multiple Stakeholders Come Together to Prevent COVID-19 in Community
#masks4all collaboration between local physician, MSA and local non-profit group creates and delivers a mask program for COVID-19 prevention in Rossland.
Longstanding Tradition of Community Fundraising Overcomes Local Healthcare and Housing Challenges
Community’s geographic isolation leads to self-sufficiency in raising funds for local hospital and seniors housing
Locals Look After ‘The Yellow House’ Mental Health Services
Community individuals look after The Yellow House where mental health services are referred from local communities and make good connections with outreach services and the hospital.
Local Youth Engagement Strategy is the Start of Something Good
Evolving engagment from community stakeholders continues due to local youth and attendance now includes members of Health Authority.
Local Nurse Practioner Works With School Counselor to Support Youth
Youth experiencing lack of continual care are linked in with Nurse Practicioner for support
Local Health and Wellness Coalition Lobbies for Physicians and Community Healthcare
Passionate local coalition lobbies for change in the way community accesses medical service, for example physician recruitment for emergency care.
Local Government Partners with Health Authority – Applying a Health Lens to their Offical Community Plan
Overarching health lens on Offical Community Plan approved, working to impact public health stats along side Health Authority.
Interactive Library Programs Help Attract and Retain Health Care Workers With Families
Newcomers to town with young families can join interactive library services and programs and feel welcomed to the community.
Indigenous Led Circle Offers Mental Health and Addiction Support
Healing Drum Circle part of Programming welcomes all battling with mental health and addiction
In school wellness centre gives students easy access to health care
The SAS Wellness Centre has a team of professionals and volunteers who provide holistic health care to the students in a culturally safe and welcoming environment, including those from Indigenous and LGBTQQIA2S communities.
Home Grown Produce Picked and Processed for Community Members in Need
Harvest Share program and community juicing benefits town by supplying those that need it with food and helping local growers with picking crop
Home Away from Home Concept Allows for Safe, Accessible Places for Patients to Stay
Community-driven Home Away from Home offers a place for patients and their families to stay while experiencing medical care, or awaiting transport after discharge. Options range from family units with shared kitchens and room to gather to hostel style.
Helping Hands Program Makes Seniors Lives a Little Easier
Volunteers help seniors complete day-to-day tasks using local funding within the community.
Healthy Community Initiatives Created from Partnership with Health Authority and Municipality
Health Promotion programs brought to life through collaboration and communication with the town and health authority.
Harm Reduction Advisory Committee Grows
Impressive examples of community networking lead to extensive network to support addiction recovery.
Fundraising Allows for Construction of Local Hospice House
Land donated by the City leads to creation of new Hospice House and palliative care beds, all within an eight month turn around.
First Team-based Care Models in BC Shows Diverse Representation
Long-standing team-based care model where health professionals work together along with community representatives.
First Nation’s Healing Centre Success
A First Nation’s healing centre takes a successful approach at addressing the root of historical trauma while providing appropriate resources for such healing to take place.
First Nation’s Band Finance Specialist Support for Community Members
A First Nation’s Band provides financial support to families in need of medical care outside of their community.
Filling the Need for Medical Equipment at Home
Local volunteer stores and distributes medical aide devices to those in need.
Educational Resources for Trauma
Resources provided to parents with trauma who are dealing with young children. There are also resources for community providers to help understand trauma in First Nations bands as a social determinant of health.
Dog Park Brings Community Together and Shows What is Possible With Fundraising
Municipality meets 50/50 fundraising for local dog park, which creates a healthy place that encourages seniors and all community members to be active and expand their social network; a win-win situation for all!
Dedicated Senior Advocate Supporting and Assisting Those in Need
A Community Response Network representative advocates and gets grants for seniors.
Cross-community Connections for Child Poverty
A Lions member attended a presentation on Gabriola’s child poverty put on by the community’s wellness collaborative. From this, he took it back to the Lions and the community and they created a lunch program fully funded by outside operators at the school.
Connecting community through “Ad-Rock” Project
Community comes together to display beauty during a time of COVID-19 uncertainty.
Community Supported Gatherings Over Meals Bring People Together
Free luncheons and reasonably priced dinners provide options for community members to gather.
Community Supported Gatherings Over Meals Bring People Together
Free and reasonably priced luncheons and dinners provide options for community members to gather
Community Paramedic Program a Successful Initiative
Community Paramedics visit patients in their homes, and provide routine serivices, allowing other BC Emergency Health Services team members to be available for ambulance call outs.
Community Lobbying for 24/7 Rape Kit Testing at Local Hospital
8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday, is not generally the time when women are sexually assaulted. Community works hard to have 24/7 rape kit testing available at local centres, and completed by nurses.
Community Fundraising Helps Open a New Hospice for Residents in the Sea to Sky Corridor
New four bed Hospice will fill a need for Sea to Sky residents which is a huge fundraising success!
Community Fundraising for Equipment
Service clubs and community groups have raised funds to buy equipment for the physicians/facilities.
Community Council Works with Physician and Stakeholder Groups to Improve Health, Attractivness and Retention
Focus on creating healthy lifestyle opportunities such as trail networks and better transit leads to recruitment and retention of physicans – a community effort over the last eight years.
Community Championed Home Hospice Program
A community wellness collaborative identified the need for more palliative care and funded and provided volunteers for a home hospice program.
Child Health Fair Brings Community Together
Annual event attracts all program and community supports for youth
Building Trust Between Local RCMP and Youth Through the Gym
Unique program offers mentorship through privately shared workout space with the RCMP and youth
Battling High Blood Pressure
Community hosts outreach events to educate people on blood pressure and heart health in order to battle chronic disease.
Baby Bed Project
A small working group of nurses and administration developed a plan on how to achieve their goal of providing a Baby Bed to every family that lives in Port Alberni and in all West Coast Communities on Vancouver Island.
Age Friendly Program Offers Something for Everyone
Parents, tots and seniors all able to connect and socialize together thanks to inclusive Age Friendly program.
Accessible Community Garden Brings Together Generations and Increases Health and Wellbeing
Bringing together community members of all ages and physical abilities through the Community Garden increases mental and physical well being.
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