Hamilton Day Treatment visits Canada's Wonderland courtesy of ProAction Cops & Kids! |
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Hi there,
A big 'welcome back!' to all the students of the Woodview Learning Centre and everyone that is back to school and work! ๐ผ We're excited to share that we've introduced a new service model in Brantford, there are two upcoming charity golf tournaments for Woodview, and we've re-imagined our AGM!
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Woodview Re-Imagines its Annual General Meeting into a Fall Fair for Families |
Join us on Thursday, September 29th for an AGM unlike any other! Join the fun including a petting zoo, games, BBQ, popcorn, cotton candy & more! ๐ฟ This free community event will run from 5-7 pm at the Boys and Girls Club in Brantford (2 Edge St.). Need transportation? We've got you covered! Simply RSVP by emailing us at: events@woodview.ca
Pick up locations:
โผ๏ธ 643 Park Rd N - Pick up @ 4:00 pm, Drop-off @ 7:30 pm
โผ๏ธ 233 Colborne St - Pick up @ 4:20 pm, Drop-off @ 7:15 pm
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Woodview Brantford Launches New Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) Service Model
Woodview is working on turning the access and delivery of mental health services upside down! We have been listening closely to the voices of children, youth and families about accessing mental health services and barriers to getting supports. Families have shared that they want to access support sooner, they want services customized to their needs, and they want access to be simple. Read more...
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Head Office Receives Accessibility Upgrades
Woodview took another step towards making Head Office (69 Flatt Road, Burlington) more inclusive! Thanks to a federal grant from the Enabling Accessibility Fund, we were able to move forward on high-priority recommendations from the Accessibility Audit that was conducted in the previous year. These included regrading the main entrance with a new, gently sloping concrete walkway, adding rear door concrete ramps, installing 6 automatic door operators, upgrading accessible parking and adding a wayfinding path.
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We're pleased to release our 2021-2022 Annual Report! We announce two board retirements, our next strategic priorities, highlights including our new home for Hamilton Autism Services, what clients are saying, event highlights, and more. |
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Your search is over! We're the fun and supportive workplace you've been looking for! Discover a rewarding career that inspires hope and strengthens lives.
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- ABA Therapist
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- Wraparound Facilitator
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World Suicide Prevention Day Highlights |
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ASIST Community Training
Congratulations to the latest group of community members to complete ASIST Training! ๐ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day, interactive, skills-based workshop that prepares people to provide suicide first-aid. It was especially meaningful to have this training take place as we geared up for #WSPD on September 10th! Thank you to trainers Cathy Stefanelli & Brook Gardner (pictured left) of Woodview!
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Meet Me at the Pole: Brantford
It was an exciting venue change this year in having the 'Meet Me at the Pole' event at Harmony Square. It was great to see so many youth and local families be a part of it! ๐ We truly have an amazing community of people who care about suicide prevention in Brantford-Brant.
Thank you Mayor Davis, Lill Petrella (CMHA), Christine Dragojlovich (Woodview), & member agencies of Suicide Prevention Brant (SPB).
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Meet Me at the Pole: Paris
The second flag-raising* ceremony took place at Paris District High School with County of Brant Mayor David Bailey and representatives from the Grand Erie District School Board and member agencies of Suicide Prevention Brant.
*Protocol was to raise the flag to the top & then lower it to half-mast because of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Move in Yellow Campaign
The fun Move in Yellow ca mpaign invites community members to show their support for suicide prevention by sharing photos of being active (dancing, jumping rope, walking, etc.) and wearing yellow! Read the Brantford Expositor article.
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Photo (L-R): Barbara Addo-Grant (Brant County Health Unit), Michelle Bake-Murphy (Woodview), Cathy Stefanelli (Woodview), Edward Darling (City of Brantford), Christine Dragojlovich (Woodview & Co-Chair of Suicide Prevention Brant), Lill Petrella (Canadian Mental Health Association โ Brant Haldimand Norfolk & Co-Chair of Suicide Prevention Brant), Lisa Doan (Grand River Community Health Centre), Laura Faulkner (Woodview), Delby Powless (Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation), Lisa Mackay (CMHA โ Brant Haldimand Norfolk), Laura Fretz (Brant County Health Unit)
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You're invited to the 1st Annual Muraca Group Fall Charity Classic in support of Woodview! Hamilton's Muraca Real Estate Group hopes to raise funds to make positive and meaningful change for children and families that we service.
Friday, September 16, 2022
Registration includes 18 Holes of Golf, Range Balls & Cart, Dinner. PLUS, chances to win a $10,000 Hole-In-One Contest, and 1st Prize: Florida Getaway and 2nd Prize: Muskoka Getaway!
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
Beverly Golf & Country Club
The planning committee is excited to welcome you to the tournament! To register, please contact Jill Evershed by emailing jill@beverlygolfclub.org
(Pictured L-R): Sam Minitti (Charity of Hope) Michelle Bake-Murphy (Woodview) Patricia Cassidy, Carl Fraser, John Lungul, Jay Morris, Jill Evershed and David Read.
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Join the Culture & Autism Coffee Chat! A safe space for families to openly share their cultural experiences with having a child on the spectrum while also providing supports and resources on how to combat the stigma around autism while also embracing their childโs diagnosis. Facilitated by Fatima Sheikh, ABA Therapist.
September 27th @ 1-2pm
October 26th @ 6-7pm
November 15th @ 1-2pm
December 15th @ 6-7pm
Register for this free in-person series by contacting Jessica Gallino at 905-689-4727 ext. 115 or email
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Joining a parent and caregiver support group can help. You'll meet other parents with children who have similar challenges and you'll receive emotional support from someone with lived experience. Plus, learn strategies and how to access resources! ๐ฑ
1st Wednesday of the Month
(Oct. 5th, Nov. 2nd, Dec 7th)
8pm - 9:30 pm
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Do you know someone who is struggling? This free session is open to any parent, caregiver,
guardian, friend, neighbour, or youth who desires to increase their
knowledge on how to support friends or family struggling with thoughts of suicide. Registrants
must be 15 years of age or older to participate.
Friday, February 3, 2023
9:00 am โ 1:00 pm
643 Park Road North, Brantford
This event will be held in-person.
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We wear orange on September 30th because it was usually around this time of year when Indigenous children were taken from their homes and into residential schools.
As we approach the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we invite you to explore Indigenous resources. Because larning about and reflecting on this tragic history is a vital component of the reconciliation process. ๐งก
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Woodview in the Square: Fall Drop-In Hours |
Drop in & hang out! Woodview in the Square is a safe place for youth 12-18 years of age to come have fun and find support! We have activities, games, prizes, food, and if you need to chat about mental health, we offer drop-in counselling too!
Tuesdays 5-7pm 2SLGMTQQIAA+
Thursdays 5-7pm
Fridays 5-7pm
* No Drop-In on Saturdays
We're located at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford (120 Colborne St, Units 106/107).
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Celebrating Cindy I'Anson |
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Best Wishes on Your Retirement Cindy from all of us at Woodview!
In June, the management team had a chance to cheer Cindy on (pictured top) and later that month, staff gathered for the first in-person Staff Appreciation Day in two years! It was wonderful to be able to be together to celebrate Cindy and her amazing contributions throughout the years. There were many touching moments including the presentation by Lindsey Court of a collective gift from staff - a beautiful watercolour mosaic of a sailboat! Each piece of the mosaic was painted by staff from across all programs! ๐ Cindy is going to be greatly missed by all of us in the Woodview family, and we know so many of you feel the same!
Wishing you smooth sailing into retirement Cindy! โต๏ธ
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County of Brant Mayor David Bailey walks along a hallway transformed by Smilezone called โThe Bridgeโ at Woodview on Wednesday, May 18.
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The LIFE day program for adults with autism created 'kindness rocks' and placed them in the local park to make someone's day with a positive message! |
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Jordan Rider, a student in Brantford, generously donated $100 and shared that, "mental health challenges amongst students during the school season, is a crucial issue to shed light on... Trying to meet academic goals while battling depression, anxiety, & suicidal thoughts is insanely tough on the struggling student. Woodview is a calm, welcoming, helpful place that is open to anyone who needs support with mental health โ๏ธ I hope with all of my heart, that my donation can help many students & individuals struggling with mental health!" Thank you Jordan! You are making a huge differenceโฃ๏ธ |
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Thank you to all who participated in the newsletter survey sent in the spring. We were humbled by your positive feedback! The Woodview News will remain a quarterly publication as decided by you. Thank you for reading, and as always, please feel free to reach out anytime with comments or suggestions.
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Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
Charitable Registration Number: 119303923RR0001
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