Covid 19 Resources

Resources are available to help keep you engaged with your mental health, and find other information sources that may ease stress during this unusual time.

Information on the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
Centre for Diseases Controls (US Resource)

Information on Employment Law, Courts, financial support while out of work, and housing law (“How do I apply for EI, can I get evicted if I can’t pay my rent?") 

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has created a website dedicated to Covid-19 and managing mental health. It includes tips for managing anxiety, what to do during a quarantine, and things to focus on to find some normalcy in your day

Mental Wellness

Being Resilient during Covid-19
How to hold onto Happiness when you World Collapses: A 4 week, 12 step series of staying grounded through difficult times
How to Help Teens during Social Isolation

Movement and Meditation

Slow Yoga Flow courtesy of In Fine Feather Yoga Studio in Hamilton. You can subscribe to get a new one sent to your by e mail each day

Fit4Less has launched virtual classes on youtube – there is yoga, strength training, and a 15 minute dance party! Remember that moving your body can help to improve your mood, reduce the effects of anxiety and give you better sleep quality:

Mindfulness Exercises – Mindful.org has their premium access for free right now, which includes daily mindfulness exercises, stretches and meditation

Stretches to Alleviate Tension and Stress - 6 minutes!

Entertainment

Kids books are free on Audible while schools are closed

100 Songs to keep your mood up

Take an Art tour- The Musee d’Orsay has 278 online works of art to view. Make a plate of cheese and crackers and click through some masterpieces: 

Working From Home

Tips on Working from home effectively