Yoga
Welcome Back to some of our popular programs
•Yoga (Alternating Tuesdays at 1-2pm)
•Muffin Morning
•Coffee House
•Literacy Group
Check out the monthly calendar for more information
Why Mental Health Matters for Students
“According to the National College Health Assessment Survey, 53% of tertiary students said they felt hopeless, 56% said they were so depressed it was hard to function, and 9.5% said they had seriously considered suicide within the past school year”.
Vancouver’s homeless not adhering to anti-psychotic medication regimens: study
Only 12 per cent of the homeless adults in Vancouver participating in a Simon Fraser University study, who had been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, took their antipsychotic medication at or above the level needed to be effective.
New View Society provides housing for 51 people, Community Living Support for 164 people, and subsidized rent programs for 104 people, all of whom are living with mental illness.
Job Coach
Job Coaching – within a Tertiary care environment providing 1:1 support for various employment related tasks. The ideal goal is to provide employment opportunities for those living with barriers. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys working side by side and connecting with a client group this may involve sorting recycling, folding linen, washing vehicles, and other such entry level employment options. This work includes seeking out employment opportunities for residents in the community at large.
Summer Games is BACK!!
Games are happening everyday, check the Kitchen hallway for the list of games.
Traveling Armchair – Afghanistan
Wednesday, April 25th at 11am
Come try their food and hear their music, learn about their daily lives in Afghanistan.
Family Support Groups
When taking care of others, it can be easy to forget that you need support too.
Here are some of the support groups around the Tri-Cities that can help you with that.
My Biggest Supporter: Heroes of Hope
What keeps us going through bipolar mood episodes? Sometimes it’s the unexpected support from someone who offers acceptance, encouragement, or simply a sympathetic ear.
Meet three of your peers who found that support when it was most needed – from a mental health worker, a teacher, a long-time friend.
Frisbees at the Coquitlam Express Game
A big Thank You to Selina Robinson, John Horgan, Linda Asgeirsson, and her dedicated volunteers, for selling Frisbees at the Jan. 17th Coquitlam Express Hockey Game in support of New View Society.
Soul is Searching
Many times when I cannot rest, I lay awake and I look out my window. The dark black sky, lights up with twinkling stars and the moon shows its reflection. I can hear the sounds of a crackling fireplace coming from my laptop.
When I cannot rest I am on my laptop and I am googling my favorite t v shows for the background. When I cannot sleep or rest, I try to keep my eyes wide open.
