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APRIL 2019

APRIL 7-13 IS VOLUNTEER WEEK

As with many non-profit agencies, FCSSGW relies on our volunteer board members to donate their time and expertise. It is important to appreciate and acknowledge volunteers to thank them for their contributions.

If your organization is looking for ways to show its volunteers some love, Nonprofit Hub has some suggestions as to how to do it best.

GUELPH MERCURY TRIBUNE

FCSSGW was recently in the Guelph Mercury Tribune in the Health and Wellness section to promote the agency's range of services from relationships and emotional well-being to physical and/or emotional trauma and abuse.

MIDDLE AGED MEN AND SUICIDE

Although more women than men attempt suicide, the truth is that men are three times more likely to die by suicide.

So why is middle age a particularly risky time for men? Judy Gerstel from Zoomer Magazine examines the issue.

SELF CARE - TAKE TIME FOR YOU

We all need time to ourselves to refocus and re-energize. Sometimes it can be difficult to do this, especially if you are part of a family.

VIDEO COUNSELLING

FCSSGW is pleased to be able to pilot video counselling in an effort to increase accessibility and reduce physical barriers for those wishing to seek support in a non-office environment.

We are partnering with a secure web-based delivery service to offer this new approach. Those looking to access video counselling can contact our Intake team at 519-824-2431, ext. 12, or go to the website for more information.

CHILD WITNESS COUNSELLING

We are proud to continue a short-term partnership with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.

The partnership will enable the provision of counselling for young children living in the shelter who have witnessed or experienced abuse.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Rural Connections: A Train the Trainer Approach to Assisting Residents of Wellington County Experiencing Gender-Based Violence

FCSSGW provided a train-the-trainer webinar for service providers in health, social service and other sectors.

Sixteen individuals attended the training and will take that knowledge back to community agencies to effectively identify, work with and/or refer individuals experiencing violence and abuse using interventions tailored to the realities of living in a rural context.

CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE

Are you a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse or do you know someone who is? If you are, or do, you are not alone!

You have probably noticed that sexual abuse is in the news a lot recently. Sexual abuse has affected us all, and more than anyone, those individuals who are marginalised and have limited access to resources.

We want you to know we have programs for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. There is no fee to attend. FCSSGW offers individual counselling sessions with trauma informed therapists at our offices in Guelph, Fergus and Mount Forest.

For more information or for an appointment, please call Intake at 519-824-2431, ext. 12.

SERVICE ANIMALS WELCOME

A client came to our office seeking quick access walk-in services with her support animal. She was concerned that we wouldn’t let the animal in our facility, as she has been turned away from other organizations.

At FCSSGW, all clients and their service animals are welcome.

The client stayed to get the help she needed and was more relaxed having her service animal with her for support.

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

This spring FCSSGW is offering three groups for women who have experienced intimate partner and/or sexual violence in the Violence Against Women Program (VAW).

All VAW groups are presented from a trauma informed perspective.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Did you know that FCSSGW offers counselling services to workplaces called Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Through the EAP program, we offer:

Confidential counselling support
Specialized groups
Specialized services support, including: financial consult, legal consult, career coaching and nutritional coaching
Training and workshops for staff

Speak to your employer, or call us at 519-824-2431, ext. 52, if you think EAP may be right for your workplace.

Learn more here

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