Community News
Remedy’sRx Mobile App, Diem® Health

Remedy’s Rx pharmacy offers a compliance package, a free service, for all of your routine medications. The pharmacy prepares all your routine medications to be received all at once during your medication pick-up appointment or through delivery. With blister packs, potential issues such as side effects, drug interactions, and adding or removing medications can be better monitored and managed. The Remedy’sRx mobile app, diem® health helps you manage your medications, anytime, anywhere. Benefits include:* Faster fills or refills for either pick-up or delivery, *Manage all your family’s health needs with a single account, *Use a photo to easily add new prescriptions and *Information about your prescription medication.

On Line Gambling Support

Did you know that “Online gamblers stand out from gamblers in general on several harm related variables”? According to the newly released British Columbia Online Problem Gambling Prevalence Study (Oct. 2020), “One-third (34%) have had a problem with at least one of their gambling activities in the past 12 months, which is twice the rate of gamblers in general (17%)”.
“Two-in-ten (20%) have attempted to cut down, control or stop gambling, which is twice the rate of gamblers in general (10%).” At VI Gaming Support, we’re here to help you reset, regroup and restore the balance in your life.

Career Exploration – LOOKING INWARD

Looking for work can be overwhelming. The search often causes confusion and struggle leading to less than satisfactory decisions fueled by desperation. So how can you use your time and energy wisely? Begin with you… who are you, what is your story, where do you see yourself? These things matter because they are what drive you to success. When looking inward at your skills, interests, values, and personal style coupled with information from formal assessments, a true picture of self will start to emerge, and a path to a fulfilling career will become more clear. We can help. Read more on our website.

Support Communication: Make a Journey Stick

Next time you go one a hike, try making a “Journey Stick”. This activity is a tradition of the Aboriginal people of Australia that offers many ways to support communication. Have your child find a stick and help them tie on nature items that they find along the way. This activity provides an opportunity for your family to practice mindfulness as you take notice of your surroundings. Tie the items, starting at the top of the stick and work your way down. When finished your adventure, invite your child to retell the story of their adventure using the items on the stick as their guide. Depending on their age and communication abilities, you may need to help them tell the story. Build on their vocabulary by commenting on what they have shared, instead of asking them to repeat after you.

A New Sunshine Coach

The Clements Centre is so excited to be the recipients of a new Sunshine Coach from Variety Children’s Charity to replace our older Van. This new 24 seat vehicle will be used primarily by the Clements Children Family Support Program to take children on fun adventures in their after school program and for transport during summer/spring break camps. Be sure to wave when you see them in our shiny new Bus!

Time to De-Clutter

As we move from the wet and cool spring months into our warmer and sunnier summer months, we are reminded of renewal and growth. A sure way of bringing in some clarity in life and to make room for growth is through spring cleaning. When we de-clutter our surroundings, we help to de-clutter our minds, and therefore better engage in the world around us. Take the time through the warmer month of May and do that spring cleaning of your surroundings and mind!

Gaming Disorder Support

Gaming disorder can be a significant barrier to living a fulfilling life. Yes, there are friends and a deep sense of community in the virtual world but nothing replaces a hug, or the feeling that your friend genuinely cares about your wellbeing. At VI Gaming Support, we care about people’s wellbeing, sense of belonging, efficacy, and desire to be part of a loving caring community. That’s why we are dedicated in supporting people to restore their sense of health and wellbeing. We believe that by providing rejuvenating services, we can support people to reset, regroup, and restore their lives.

You are Invited

Coffee-Compassion-Children – Saturday, May 22, 2021 10:00 – 11:00 AM Raffi & Adela Barcia
You are invited to a virtual round table conversation about how Raffi started out as a children’s troubadour and became an advocate for “a compassion revolution” with the well-being of children as the centre.
Raffi and Adela Barcia, a psychologist, have set aside this time to meet with Mary Dolan and Carmen Barclay to describe how the Child Honouring philosophy in action results in a more compassionate world for all.
The Raffi Foundation has created the Child Honouring Course Based on “A Covenant for Child Honouring” by Raffi, a holistic philosophy involving a children-first approach to healing communities and restoring ecosystems.
Some participants may have completed the Child Honouring Course, this is not an extension of the course, rather an expansion of the conversation for all who want to participate.
Hosts: Children & Family Council & Cowichan Valley CCRR
Registration is Free! Call now! 250-746-4135 Ext 235
ZOOM Access will be sent in your email confirmation.

Community Partnership

Sundrops Centre for Child Development, part of Clements Centre, is excited to announce its partnership with Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® Central Vancouver Island. This partnership allows us to give monthly updates on Centre programs and to provide health and wellness information. It also helps us to raise funds for our Centre which provides early intervention and therapeutic services for over 800 families and children in the Cowichan Valley. Find out how you can help – connect with us at ClementsCentre.org. Don’t forget to subscribe to the WellnessHUB to receive monthly notifications.

Do I Have Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is invisible but there are telltale signs. Signs include asking others to repeat themselves, not being able to hear the television over background noise or difficulty hearing over the telephone. Hearing loss occurs at any age for various reasons. Getting your hearing checked even if you don’t suspect an issue is a great way to indicate your baseline so future changes can be monitored.