TOOLS EVERYONE CAN USE - How and when to use Naloxone
People are dying. More people in Grey/Bruce have died from poisoned drugs than from covid-19. It is also not only who you might think.
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Food Thoughts
A source for information on Food Banks, Community Meal Programs, Community Gardens, and good food information
519-376-1560
WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS
A place for those dedicated to and interested in, solving the Food Insecurity Needs of Bruce Grey. Food Insecurity is a symptom of poverty and the lack of affordable (geared to income) and safe housing.
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BACKGROUNDER - June is Pride Month
Stigma, lack of understanding are just two things that hold acceptance back. Learn about how PRIDE got started.
TOOLS EVERYONE CAN USE - Mental Health First Aid
If you have never heard of mental health first aid ... then read/watch this. Stress, covid, stigma, burnout, one in five people will suffer
TOOLS EVERYONE CAN USE - Mental Illness and Reasons to Live
Even before Covid, mental illness was subject to myths and misconceptions. Covid has made it worse. Take a few minutes and watch this.
BACKGROUNDER: Myths of Harm Reduction
Many of our clients have the need for Harm Reduction, we all have many beliefs that need to change.
BACKGROUNDER: I had a black dog, his name was depression
A key step in breaking down stigma is to understand, this short video from the World Health Organization is very powerful
BACKGROUNDER: Culturally Appropriate Foods for Meal Programs and Food Banks
Our community includes making ethnically diverse communities, as food organizations we need to appreciate their food needs.
BACKGROUNDER: Harm Reduction for Opioids
The opioid crisis is not limited to low-income Canadians. Opioids threaten people from all demographics and all backgrounds.
FOOD ORGANIZATION CLIENTS - Canada's working poor
People who use food banks and meal programs aren't always who you expect. Skyrocketing housing is driving more people into poverty.
COMMUNITY STIGMA - Not in my backyard.
I'M IN FAVOUR OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING ... just not in my neighbourhood.
THE LABELS WE CARRY - Overcoming Stigma and Bias
If you can only ever watch one video on this website ... watch this one!
STIGMA - Mental Health Issues
STIGMA and mental health is a major stumbling block and this video highlights a place for all of us to start breaking down these barriers
FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR SCHOOLS - Breaking down stigma
Attitudes are changing in schools about food insecurity thanks to educators like Bev Gateman and Dawn Mackay.
VACCINE KNOWLEDGE - Myths vs Science
Help your clients and volunteers correct myths and misconceptions about vaccines for Covid-19
STIGMA - Similarity Bias
Building diversity, including people with different backgrounds, including people with different opinions ... all make you stronger.
Halo & Horns
Enhancing objectivity is the focus of this excellent video from PWC.
Reducing Food Bank Stigma
Who is the "typical" food bank client? It could be you or me.
BREAKING DOWN STIGMA - The head start in the race of life
Breaking down stigma starts with an awareness that it even exists.
Breaking down STIGMA
Overcoming stereotypes is a key step in beating stigma and eliminating blind spots.
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380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
519-376-1560
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