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Ontario Expands Virtual Mental Health Services During COVID-19

Free Internet-Based Programs Help People Cope with Unprecedented Situation

At Ontario.ca/coronavirus, people can find information about the different virtual mental health and wellness options that meet their unique needs, including online therapy.

Kerr Street Mission Offers Food Distribution

Both perishables & non-perishables available. Clients can pick up once a week. Distribution times 6 times/week. Clients need to be residents of Oakville.  905-845-7485 or kerrstreet.com

The City of Burlington has updated its COVID-19 emergency response guidelines regarding celebratory drive-by parades following a clarification from the Province of Ontario.  burlington.ca

The Conservation Halton Foundation has launched the Mountsberg Animal Food Fund to help feed the animals at Mountsberg Conservation Area during COVID-19. The campaign went live on #GivingTuesdayNow and will remain active through the spring to ensure the animals get the care and support they need.

Mountsberg is home to more than 60 animals, from hawks, owls and eagles to horses, goats and sheep, a whole bunch of bees and even a couple snakes, to name just a few. Conservation Halton has a dedicated team of staff members who care for the animals, and in return, the animals help to teach school children, summer camp participants and park visitors about conservation and agriculture.

It costs about $200,000 per year to feed and care for the animals at Mountsberg, and because the Conservation Halton Parks do not receive support from municipal, provincial or federal taxes, they depend on entrance fees, membership purchases and other donations to fund these expenses. With the parks closed, due to COVID-19, Conservation Halton does not currently have this revenue, but they do still have mouths to feed.

The Mountsberg Animal Food Fund will help to feed and care for the animals, which bring so much love and learning to our community, during this time. The Conservation Halton Foundation asks that you consider donating on their website: conservationhalton.ca/mountsberg-animal-food-fund.

REMINDER: Due to public closures currently in place, many parks and green spaces are being cut less frequently. Be extra careful about checking for ticks after spending time outdoors.

For more information about ticks, please visit: ckphu.com/health-topics/insects/lyme-disease/

Recognizing MentalHealthWeek this year might be more important than ever.

With so many challenges affecting all of us right now, we decided to create a one-stop-shop for mental health promotion. Check it out: www.ckpublichealth.com/mental-health-covid19/ for things you can listen, read, watch, and do to take care of your mental health.