Calgary & Area Community Resource List: COVID-19
My heart goes out to all of those impacted by the current global pandemic.
We are all impacted in some way.
Whether it is anxiety about health and the healthy and safety of our loved ones. Finances, job and income loss and the ability to meet basic needs. Struggles with loss of routine and normalcy. The Stressors of working from home, trying to home school. Isolation from support and loss of previous self-care routines.
If you are struggling know that you are not alone and that we are in this together. Help is available.
The Ways I am Helping:
I am continuing to serve clients in Alberta through secure online video or phone sessions
In my practice I have opened up pro-bono and sliding scale spaces to my current clients who have been financially impacted.
I also opened up a couple of extra sliding scale slots. (Update: these spots are currently full but I am happy to pass on resources for other sliding scale services).
I am also offering a series of FREE and pay-what-you can online workshops in the hopes of serving as many people as I (sustainably) can who need support at this time.
The details will be announced first to my newsletter community (this has always been my way of saying ‘thank-you’ to those who are a part of this community), and any remaining spaces will be aviable on the website under events or posted to social media.
I have also put together this round up of resources to help you during this time:
Financial Support:
Federal & Provincial COVID-19 Supports for Albertans
Basic Need Supports:
Mental Health Resources:
Text for Hope: AHS Service, Free
Help in Tough Times: AHS Resource List
PAA Disaster Response Network: Up to 3 pro-bono sessions with a Registered Psychologist
Canadian Mental Health Association
Additional Mental Health Resources:
Releasing Coronavirus Anxiety (tapping mediation)
The Tapping Solution App (Free for 6 months for all healthcare providers)
From Fear to Hope Workbook for Kids
Community Support:
YYC-COVID Volunteers (Facebook Group) - connection, ask for help, offer help
For Moms/Maternal Mental Health, Resources & Community Support :
Jen Reddish: Essence of You, online sessions and workshops
Yoga & Meditation: Community Studios offering free and donation based yoga and mediation classes.
*(Please consider making a donation to support these businesses if you are able).
Are there any additional resources you know of that should be on this list?
*(Non-profit, free and registered health professional resources only at this time please).
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