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Resource Hub Re: Seniors' Social Isolation - Nanaimo

Community Health Notice posted: 19-Aug-2019 9:25 AM PDT

Below is a link to a website developed as a one-stop knowledge hub for those who are working to reduce seniors' social isolation and to increase their social inclusion.

https://seniorsocialisolation.ca/

The website show cases the resources developed by collective impact projects designed to reduce seniors' social isolation at the population level, funded by the Government of Canada New Horizons Pan-Canadian 2015-2016 program:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/new-horizons-seniors.html

This website also holds reports and other resources from around the world related to understanding and addressing seniors' social isolation and increasing their social inclusion.


Mental Health / Counselling - Community Support - Grief

Creative Counselling For Children

Working with creative mediums including art, sand trays, clay modeling, play and music, the children's counsellor offers gentle support to children up to age 12 in a safe environment where they can express their feelings around the loss of a loved one.more info

Address / Contact Info
1729 Boundary Avenue
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4P3
Phone: (250) 758-8857
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Topics: Families, Parents & Children
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