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Brighter Days: Marking World Mental Health Day YWCA

WebAnnually on October 10th, the world commemorates Mental Health Day. Celebrated for the first time in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, the day is dedicated to …

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A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender …

WebYWCA Canada presents “A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender-Based Violence”. This virtual panel highlights Gender-Based Violence …

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Self-Care: What does it look like for you and everyone else

WebThe need for self-care is more evident than ever, however traditional notions of self-care have been turned upside down with the need to adhere to Public Health …

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A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender …

WebShe advocated for a public health approach to gain government and societal support, emphasizing the need for intersectionality in addressing patriarchy, white supremacy, …

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You Should Know Her YWCA

WebAshley Lim is the Director of Counselling Services and Youth Leadership Programming at YWCA Edmonton. Ashley is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of counselling …

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YWCA COVID-19 Emergency Response – Here’s what we

WebThe YWCA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund helped YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island to pivot and adjust critical programming for the continued …

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YWCA Canada co-authors “The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in …

WebIn addition, it includes recommendations for how each level of government can best support the mental health of these populations to reduce burnout, foster good …

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Member association spotlight: The Transformative Impact of …

WebGBV and IPV come at a great cost – to lives, society, health, and justice systems and carry profound public health implications that go beyond obvious threats to …

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Why We Need A Feminist Recovery Plan YWCA

WebThe economic, health and social consequences of this crisis have been and will continue to be felt most acutely by women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse …

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YWCA: Overdose prevention sites save lives YWCA

WebOntario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care moratorium will exacerbate public health emergency. Toronto, Canada – August 20, 2018 – The Ontario Ministry of …

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IS OUR RELATIONSHIP Ask yourself

WebAsk yourself - “Is this relationship good for me?”. Do the quiz to help you see the signs of a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship so that you can know when to work on it or leave it. …

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The charities that help struggling Canadians are struggling, too

WebWith the second wave of COVID-19 only beginning, our communities are in crisis, especially those that struggled pre-pandemic. Job loss, isolation, stress, and other …

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We need race-based and socio-demographic data to inform our …

WebPrioritizing PPE, testing and funding for health services that take an anti-oppressive approach and provide trusted, evidence-driven healthcare to populations …

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COVID-19 Emergency Response YWCA

WebThrough our National Advocacy, YWCA Canada has been ensuring government responses to COVID-19 consider the gendered impacts on women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender …

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On International Youth Day, YMCA Canada and YWCA Canada …

WebWhether it’s securing meaningful employment, accessing mental health services that meet their needs, or entering the housing market, the challenges have …

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Women Deliver: Power. Progress. Change. YWCA

WebThe Government of Canada announced two historic investments in women’s health and women’s organizations during the conference. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

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Survival is a full-time job: Gender-Based Violence and Employment …

WebMental health issues such as anxiety, social isolation, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are common among those affected and can impair their ability …

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YWCA Canada’s Main Takeaways on the Federal Budget 2022

WebThe health sector but not the health workers. While surprised and concerned by the vague mention of the national implementation of Pharmacare, YWCA Canada is …

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YWCA Canada welcomes TELUS Friendly Future Foundation …

Web“During this unprecedented public health emergency, we are especially focused on supporting our communities and enabling urgent funding where it is needed …

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Addressing sexual violence must be prioritized as higher education

WebMental health resources were one of the top priorities identified to address online sexual violence. Participants stated that there needs to be both more counsellors …

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