January 27 is Bell Let’s Talk Day – Let’s End the Stigma around Mental Illness

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Join the growing global conversation and support Canada’s mental health!

On January 27, talk, text, tweet and share to fight the stigma and grow Bell’s funding for Canadian mental health – let’s beat the record Bell Let’s Talk Day participation in 2015!

Join the conversation led by Clara Hughes and the Campaign Team, including Serena Ryder, Marie-Soleil Dion and Étienne Boulay, Michael Landsberg, Howie Mandel, Mary Walsh, Michel Mpambara and Stefie Shock.

Show your support

Tweet the hashtag  #BellLetsTalk

Share Bell Let’s Talk images on Facebook

 

Domcor to offer Basic Security Training Course at ICMH

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BASIC SECURITY ENHANCED TRAINING PROGRAM

Register now for the upcoming basic security training course. This course will also include, Two Way Radio Procedures & Report Writing for Security Professionals and Professional Work Ethics.

Basic Security Training

Day 1 – Day 5: January 25 – 29   8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The purpose of this 40-hour course is to provide basic knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of uniformed security guards.  This course is required for licensing as a security patrol employee in British Columbia.

Report writing for Security Professionals

Day 6 February 01  8:30 am to 12:30 pm

This course will assist the security individual to become a true professional with the ability to comprehensively and effectively communicate through well written reports.  The course will lay out what a report is, how it is used to communicate and explain the different types of reports.

Professional Work Ethics

Day 6:  February 01 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This course is designed to give the participant an understanding of good general ethics in the workplace and is based on best practice. The course gives a solid overview of professional business ethics at work and in life. The course covers decision making, which is often difficult, especially when we are be faced with challenging situations where tough decisions need to be made – making the right choice based on your professionalism.

Two Way Radio Procedures

Day 7: February 02 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

A two way radio when used correctly become a vital communications tool for work sites, hospitals, road construction, schools, building construction sites as well as for security personnel working at these types of sites. They are used for communicating information in a timely manner and can be key in providing an efficient and safe work environment. This course will provide the participant with the information needed to use a two way radio correctly, safely and professionally.

OFA 1 and TE  (February 03 & 04 )

Day 8 & 9 This course also includes Occupational First Aid Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement

For more information, or to register, contact Dawn Twin at (250) 389-1211

ICMH and Power to Be present Camp Skills

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    Come on out and learn Camp Skills from Power To Be

We will be heading out to Goldstream Park to learn some camp skills and play a few nature games.
We will go rain or shine, so be prepared for everything!
What To Bring:

  • Water -Snacks and/or lunch
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing (rainy, sunny or cold)
  • Activity appropriate clothing (layers, no cotton, good for air and water temperatures)
  • If sunny (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)

And be ready to have some fun!!

 

Wednesday, December 2 1:30-4pm
A ride will be provided, but seats are limited.

Meet at 125 Skinner Street (lower parking lot off of Tyee) at 1pm.

Register with Ilene @ 250-389-1211

ICMH offers Aging Well – CBT for Seniors

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This ten week program is for people aged 65 and up who would like to achieve a more balanced outlook on life, with an emphasis on the positive aspects of aging.
Some of the tools we will practice are: mindfulness, assertiveness and goal setting.
Healthy Snacks will be served

Mondays
November 23, 2105-February 1, 2016
12:15-2:15pm.
Room #211-125 Skinner St.
To Register Contact Pam Kilburn (RPN):
Phone: 250—888-7833
Email: pam.kilburn@icmha.ca

McCauley Lodge Wins Two Commercial Building Awards

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ICMH’s McCauley Lodge won in two categories at this year’s Victoria Real Estate Board’s Annual Commercial Building Awards

The Douglas Magazine Community Award and the Community Institutional Excellence Award.

We would like to thank our architect, contractors, developer, and the many individuals and organizations that helped to fund this project.

 

Gift Shop Survey – Win a Prize!

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If you are having trouble with the embedded survey, you can click this link.

Spoken Word with Jeremy Loveday – November 25

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Jeremy Loveday will be teaching a class on speaking from your heart and your truth. Jeremy is a spoken word poet; that happens to be a Victoria city councellor. He shares techniques on ways to speak up even when it is difficult! Come join in this safe supportive environment; you will be guided through exercises that will give you a chance to try spoken word.

Elected in 2014, Jeremy is passionate about making Victoria more affordable, sustainable, and vibrant. He is drawn to local politics because of the concrete nature of the decisions that need to be made and a deep love for the City of Victoria. So far, he has found each day as a Councilor challenging and rewarding. He is driven by the belief that Victoria can be one of the greatest small cities in the world and that our residents have the ideas, drive, crea-tivity, and passion to make it happen.

Jeremy is perhaps most well known for using his award winning spoken word poetry to speak out about important issues. In 2014, he made headlines around the world when one of his videos advocating against gender violence went viral online. He is the Founder and Director of Victorious Voices Youth Arts Festival and was the champion of the City of Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate Program; the first of its kind in Canada.

Jeremy is action oriented and leads collaboratively. You can often find him riding his bicycle, working with youth, or meeting with residents in local coffee shops. Jeremy grew up in James Bay, currently resides in Fernwood.

This event will take place from 10:30am – 12:00 noon at 125 Skinner Street.

Click here to Register

Cooking with the Salt Pepper Fox – Making Meals on a Budget for You and Your Friends – November 18

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Wednesday, 18 November 2015 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PST)

Come pick up some cooking tips from Liam the chef of Salt and Pepper Fox. Healthy meals are so important to our mental health and our lifestyle. It can be tricky to shop on a budget and create good nourishing meals for yourself and friends. Liam has brought together a simple menu that keeps costs low but has great nutritional value. We will have some fun cooking together and then follow it up with a meal together so we can have time to hang out together.
Liam the chef from Salt and Pepper Fox will be cooking roast chicken breast with pan fried potatoes, and green beans (or broccoli) and we will make a little sauce in the roasting pan. Mustard and onion pan sauce:)
Here is some information on Liam Quinn and Salt and Pepper Fox: He loves what he does!!!
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The Salt & Pepper Fox represents my passion for crafting local, memorable dishes for Victoria. With over 15 years experience, in some of the best kitchens in North America, I knew it was time to launch my own culinary business. My network of friends and colleagues who make a living providing fresh, local ingredients allow me to source the best from our community. Every lunch order is handmade and delivered to you.

ICMH Celebrates Successful Brent Seal Event

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We are sending out our heartfelt thanks to our community partners, sponsors, and staff who helped organize and execute our Brent Seal speaking event on October 8, 2015. We would also like to send a special thank you to Alex Preston and Caity Gossland the Cyclistas who rode across Canada to raise awareness and funds for Mental Illness, and whose generous donation made it possible to put on this event.

More than 150 people attended the sold-out event, and we have received many wonderful comments and thank-you notes from attendees and others who are invested in mental illness awareness and recovery.

ICMH offering Communicating through Conflict

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Do difficult conversations often end up as arguments?

Are you feeling powerless?

Do you have trouble getting your point across?

Would you like to improve your personal relationships?

Do you find it hard to obtain the services you need?

Is it challenging to deal with government representatives?

Would you like to learn options for dealing with everyday conflicts?

Does the art of assertiveness escape you?

This seven-session course is presented by Island Community Mental Health in partnership with Communica Dialogue and Resolution Services.

Sessions cover the following topics:

  1. Conflict basics: A general introduction to the topics covered in the workshop series. **Participation in this session is required to take the other 6 sessions in this workshop series. (November 24)
  2. Conflict styles: An introduction to the 5 major conflict styles (avoid, harmonize, compete, compromise and collaborate) and the role that each style plays in managing conflict and communication. (November 26)
  3. Active listening: Participants will explore active listening, practice effective listening skills and learn how to use these skills to improve their communication with others. (December 1)
  4. Assertiveness: Participants explore common behaviours, the value of neutral language and learn a specific model for effective assertion messages in a variety of situations. (December 3)
  5. Managing strong emotions: Learn how emotion can be both a cause and a consequence of conflict and explore strategies for managing strong emotions. (December 8)
  6. Power and culture: Participants will learn how power and culture influence communications and how to minimize the impact of cultural differences and power imbalances. (December 10)
  7. Bringing it all together: In the final session, participants combine and practice all the skills learned in the previous workshops. (December 15)

For more information or to register contact Dawn Twin at dawn.twin@icmha.ca or 250-389-1211.