Saffron's Developing Healthy Masculinity Workshop aims to bring about a positive culture of masculinity by developing skills that fill in the gaps of traditional masculinity. Through discussions, activities, and personal reflection, people of all genders can learn how to model healthy masculinity as well as recognize and encourage it when they see it.
Topics include but are not limited to: -Guiding Values Exercise -Gender and Societal Norms -Gender Boxes -Communication -Anger and Emotional Literacy -Self Esteem
March 8 & 9 11:00AM-3:00PM (Monday & Tuesday) No cost to attend Space is limited
Join Trevor Haas, local Mental Health Promotion Facilitator in the first of three "Lunch and Learn" sessions. Lunch and learn your way to mental wellness with us on February 9, 2021 as we discuss mental wellness, what it means and how you can strive for it everyday. It isn't just about "mental health" - it's about your overall well-being.
February 9, 2021
12pm-1pm (1 hour with opportunity for questions and discussion)
Join Trevor Haas, local Mental Health Promotion Facilitator for session 2 of the Lunch and Learn your way to Mental Wellness sessions, "Coping with Stress". Stress manifests differently for everyone and it is important to know how to recognize it in order to find a healthy way to cope.
March 2, 2021
12pm-1pm (1 hour with opportunity for questions and discussion)
Join Trevor Haas, local Mental Health Promotion Facilitator for the final session of the Lunch and Learn your way to Mental Wellness sessions, "Five Ways to Wellness". Learn about the different ways you can bring overall mental wellness into your life.
March 16, 2021
12pm-1pm (1 hour with opportunity for questions and discussion)
*Sessions do not build on one another, so there is no need to attend each one to benefit from the information provided.
In partnership with Alberta Health Services, Edson FCSS and the Rural Mental Health Project
Mental Health Project
ABOUT THE RURAL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
The project aims to build capacity in rural communities to improve the communities' wellness and mental health.
A local project animator willhelp to ignitethe conversation and strengthen relationships in the communityto identify areas for strength, concern and opportunity. These conversations will lead into discussions about projects that can be done for the community by the community.
Join us for a community conversation:
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:00 PM - Zoom platform
Sandra Pail, from the Canada Revenue Agency, will share information and answer questions on the:
April 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM
New Recovery Benefits What happens after CERB? Participate in an online session, with Canadian Revenue Agency's Outreach Team, to learn about the new recovery measures introduced to help Canadians during the COVID-19 situation.
Doing Your Taxes What's in it for YOU? Participate in an online information session to find out How to Slam the Scam!
Sandra Paul from the Canada Revenue Agency, will answer questions and share information: Scams - how to protect yourself, how to recognize a scam and examples of fraudulent communications.
Doing Your Taxes What's in it for YOU? Participate in an online session to find out about Canada Revenue Agency's Digital Services.
Sandra Paul from the Canada Revenue Agency, will answer questions and share information on: Digital Services - My Account, Filing Online, Mobile Apps and SO MUCH MORE.
Compassion Fatigue - In Partnership with Hinton FCSS
Compassion Fatigue is often called the "cost of caring." Providing support for people in our communities experiencing abuse, trauma, or stress can take its toll on caregivers and service providers; secondary trauma can be very high. Please join us for this informative session, sponsored by Hinton and Edson FCSS, to gain a greater awareness of Compassion Fatigue, learn introductory skills to mitigate its effects, and create a plan for personal self-care and organizational support.
Facilitator Bio: Tim Neubauer is a mental health expert with 28 years of professional and personal experience, including mental health training development for rural communities and workplaces. He has facilitated workshops across Alberta on psychological health and safety and the promotion of mental health.
In Proud Partnership by Hinton FCSS and Edson FCSS
The Town of Edson FCSS Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is now welcoming qualifying members of the Edson and area to complete their taxes by appointment. If you need to get your taxes done, please call Ali 780-723-8616 to make an appointment. Once you have called to make an appointment, we will be able to direct you to the location. We are not accepting walk-ins and will not be sharing the location unless an appointment is made.
If you are unable to travel or cannot make an appointment for any reason, please call Ali at 780-723-8616 and she will provide you with a form that needs to be filled out. These forms along with your tax information can be dropped off at the Town of Edson drop-box anytime. The taxes will be filed and you will be called when they are completed. We need some important information such as your date of birth and address, so please do not drop-off your taxes without filling out the form and attaching it to your taxes. The link to the form can be found above.
Income thresholds are as follows: 1 person income is $35,000 or less, 2 person income is $45,000 or less, 3 person income is $47,500 or less and each additional person adds $2,500 thereafter. We understand that it has been a difficult year, so if you have any questions about the income threshold please call Ali at 780-723-8616. We accept simple tax returns only, which means no business income, capital gains, depreciation or recent deaths. This program serves mainly low income, seniors, students, persons with disabilities. A current tax return is required for federal benefits to continue without disruption, such as government pensions and child tax benefits, so please look to having your taxes done as soon as you have received all of your T-forms.
We will not be accepting walk-ins. Please call 780-723-8616 to make an appointment, inquire about drop-offs or for more information. We look forward to helping our community again this year! Thank you to our amazing CVITP volunteers for sticking with us through these challenging times, we couldn’t do it without you.
Edson Seniors Newsletter - published quarterly and available on our website, at Seniors Pioneer Cabin, Town of Edson, Repsol Place, Independent, Sobey's, Heatherwood & Heritage Court Apartments, Primary Care Network, Yellowhead County Office, Parkland Lodge
211: Community Information Program
211 Alberta uses the online searchable database www.InformAlberta.ca to store information on resources. 211 Information and Referral Specialists, Alberta Crisis Line workers, Health Link operators, community partners, and professional service providers can access this database to provide referrals to callers and clients which enables people to make informed choices to improve their quality of life.
211 Alberta can be accessed by anyone in participating municipalities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone and online.
If you are an agency providing services in the Edson area and would like to be entered in the 211 Alberta database, please contact Tanya at 780-723-4403.
Having trouble finding a resource in the Edson area? Give us a call at 780-723-4403 and we'll help you find what you need.
Edson Interagency-Information Archive
Join the Edson Interagency:
The Edson Interagency is an informal group with over 85 members and growing. Meetings are held monthly and allow for agency and organization presentations, information sharing and updates. Generate partnerships, meet fellow service providers, and get to know the Social Services Community of Edson and Area. Guests from surrounding communities are welcome. All shared information is emailed out to members through the chair.
Join by calling Ali at 780-723-8616 or 780-517-7055 or sending an email to alicjab@edson.ca
Information recently shared through the Edson Interagency. Including: contact information, service updates, lists of services provided, ongoing group or workshop information, information that does not expire*
*Information that expires includes: upcoming events and programs, please visit edsonandareaevents.com to post or browse all upcoming events and programs
