Our values, vision, and mission together with your well-being and the well-being of people who use our services continue to be our top priority during the current pandemic.
This week, look for the following updates:
There are no additional resource updates this week
COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist
- The COVID-19 Weekly Preparedness Checklist has been updated for the week of November 3rd – November 10th, 2022.
- The Hand Sanitizer Recall List (on the U:\\ drive) was updated March 2022. Please confirm the removal of recalled sanitizers from all locations
Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (H-CARDD)- Mental Health
“The H-CARDD program was developed to address disparities in health status and health care access faced by individuals with developmental disabilities in Ontario, Canada.”
H-CARDD is committed to conducting evidence based research on how to best support people with developmental disabilities through a variety of situations. One of H-CARDD’s more recent initiatives is focused on mental health and stress management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to learn to live with COVID-19, the people who use our services may still have lingering anxiety or concerns about engaging in our communities. One of the strategies to overcome this can be the use of self-help booklets. Below is a video from H-CARDD outlining the use of self-help booklets for people to better understand their mental health. The resources were developed originally during the pandemic but they can be adapted to help in many situations.
For more of the resources H-CARDD has to offer on mental health and managing stress follow this link (Managing Stress and Mental Health).
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters (Bivalent)
On September 12th in Ontario, and Saskatchewan, access to the Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine became available for high risk populations including people who use our services. The vaccine is accessible at family doctors offices and in pharmacies. It is strongly encouraged that everyone residing and working in high risk settings receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster when they are eligible in order to reduce negative outcomes from infection and help reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.
COVID-19 VACCINE WEBINAR
There is no Webinar scheduled for this week.
To view previously recorded webinars, please click here.
If you are looking for additional webinars with a variety of experts from across Canada, consider the resources available at This is Our Shot and ScienceUpFirst. Additionally, the University of Toronto has provided this resource which they will continue to keep up to date.
Thank you for your continued work and dedication, your commitment and tenacity to provide the best service and supports is exceptional!
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Questions or suggestions about any of the resources listed on the site?
Send us an email to let us know: covid-19@christian-horizons.org