With the legalization of cannabis many parents and guardians have been asking how to manage a cannabis conversation with their young person. You might find the following link to a guide presented by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, to be of value if you plan to tackle that conversation. 

http://www.ccdus.ca/Eng/topics/Cannabis/Cannabis-Communication-Guide/Pages/default.aspx

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN DONATING TO UNITED WAY, YOU CAN ASSIGN YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO HOPE ?

DOES YOUR WORKPLACE RUN AN ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN? PLEASE CONSIDER DESIGNATING YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO HOPE INC.

Please be sure that you designate to the correct  HOPE  (Helping Other Parents Everywhere) with charitable registration number 83946 7693 RR001 and not confused with the another HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere).  Your generosity is very much appreciated.

United Way is a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in our region. Working in partnership with others, people and resources are mobilized to support a network of agencies, such as  HOPE Inc, that help people when they need it most. United Way also addresses the root causes of social problems, working to change community conditions for the better over the long term.

Thank you very much for supporting the HOPE silent auction at the annual conference held on May 5, 2018.  The funds raised will go towards the education of the HOPE membership.  Your generous contribution will allow HOPE to continue to grow and meet the needs of the community. A special thanks to Stircrazy Catering for the excellent food, Starbucks (Mount Pleasant) for the great coffee, the hardworking Xi Delta Chi volunteers and the amazing staff at the Toronto Botanical Garden for adding to the success of the day. A heartfelt thanks to the speakers for sharing their time and expertise - Jennifer Kolari, Patricia Scott-Jeoffroy and Adina Hauser.

                                                      

 

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week:                                                 "During National Volunteer Week, we recognize Canadians who improve the lives of others, and build a better country, one selfless act at a time."

This year's theme 'Celebrate the Value of Volunteering - building confidence, competence, connections, and community' reminds us that when we give our time and talent, we gain even more.  We meet new people, learn valuable skills and broaden our horizons. We draw our communities closer together, and show that even the smallest act of kindness can make our country and our world a better place. When we give back, we raise each other up and bring us all closer together.

• SATURDAY May 5, 2018  
  
• Toronto Botanical Garden  777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
  
• 8:30 am - 3:30 pm followed by the HOPE Annual General Meeting
• OPEN TO ONE AND ALL - friends, family, neighbours, parents, guardians, educators and those who work with youth.

Jennifer Kolari (child and family therapist) is back for the full morning! Gain an understanding of Jennifer's CALM technique to help reduce youth anxiety.

Get the Cannabis facts FIRST before opening the conversation with youth from addictions expert, Patricia Scott-Jeoffroy. 

Hear Adina Hauser from CAMH, discuss Cannabis use supports and treatment -what parents can do to support a young person through every stage of change.

DELICIOUS FOOD - breakfast, snack and buffet lunch

FUN AND EXCITEMENT - Gift basket giveaways and silent auction

SOCIAL - like minded people like YOU getting together

$70.00 per HOPE Member or $110.00 per Family of 2 HOPE Members

$85.00 per Non- Member

****PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 27, 2018****       

Registration is now open at weekly meetings  OR 

Eventbrite.ca (search HOPE Conference 2018 to pay by credit card)  OR

By mail  - cheque payable to HOPE Inc, 1740 Kingston Road,  P O Box 64, Pickering, On L1V 2R2

SPREAD the word on Bell Let's Talk Day. 

The more you TALK, TEXT and SPREAD the word on social media, the more Bell invests in mental health. Even the smallest action can lead to a big impact!

Bell will contribute 5¢ towards mental health initiatives by counting every text, call, tweet, Instagram post, Facebook video view and Snapchat geofilter.  Last year, your actions resulted in Bell committing $6,585,250 to mental health causes.

For more information, please check out this link Bell Let's Talk Day

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN DONATING TO UNITED WAY, YOU CAN ASSIGN YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO HOPE ?

DOES YOUR WORKPLACE RUN AN ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN? PLEASE CONSIDER DESIGNATING YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO HOPE INC.

Please be sure that you designate to the correct  HOPE  (Helping Other Parents Everywhere) with charitable registration number 83946 7693 RR001 and not confused with the other HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere).  Your generosity is very much appreciated.

United Way is a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in our region. Working in partnership with others, people and resources are mobilized to support a network of agencies, such as  HOPE Inc, that help people when they need it most. United Way also addresses the root causes of social problems, working to change community conditions for the better over the long term.

• SATURDAY May 6, 2017   
  
•  Toronto Botanical Garden  777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
  
• 8:30 am - 3:45 pm
• OPEN TO ONE AND ALL - friends, family, neighbours, parents, guardians, educators and those who work with youth.

On Bell Let's Talk Day, Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives for every:

• Text message sent by Bell/Bell Aliant customers
• Mobile and long distance call made by Bell/Bell Aliant customers
• Tweet using #BellLetsTalk
• Facebook share of the Bell Let's Talk Day image                                                                                                                                     Let’s beat 2016’s record 126M messages and $6.3M Bell donation 

Five Simple Ways to Help End the Stigma Around Mental Illness

1. Language matters - Words can help...but they can also hurt.  Pay attention to the words you use.
2. Educate yourself - Myths exist about mental illness that contribute to stigma.  Learn the facts.
3. Be kind -Small acts of kindness speak volumes.
4. Listen and ask - Sometimes it is best to just listen.
5. Talk about it - Start a dialogue, not a debate.

SPREAD THE WORD. Get all the information you need to lead a conversation about mental health. Check out this link.

letstalk.bell.ca/en/toolkit/