Chatham-Kent Victim Services
24 Third Street N7M 5K5 Chatham, ON, Canada

The pandemic has been hard on all of us, it's important that we take time to care for ourselves. Thank you @selfloveblossom for this simple but beautiful reminder.

Just a reminder that our hours are NOT changing over the holidays. We are here to help, everyday.

Did you miss out on the Hamper Program? Do you know someone who did? Maybe you thought you would be ok, but now realize you have needs? The Gift and your com...munity want to help. If so, please visit the Share Shop on Monday, December 21st from 3:00-8:00pm at Glad Tidings church at 403 Chatham St S. in Blenheim Items available are mostly gifts for ages 1-12. Shop for your needs at no cost No appointment necessary, just show up and wait in your vehicle until it’s your turn. Shop for yourself, or someone in need that won’t shop for themselves. Masks MUST be worn, and hand sanitizer MUST be used at entrance. Everyone who enters MUST sign the COVID tracking sheet with name and phone number. No one from outside of CK due to COVID reasons. Please share so we can ensure no one was missed this season.

As we move into a busy and stressful time of year in a very strange year, just a few reminders for self care.

As it is Victim and Survivors of Crime week, we want to highlight the amazing commitment of our volunteers! Our Team Leaders and Crisis Responders work 24-7 to provide support for victims of crime and tragedy within our community. We are so grateful for their incredible support and dedication, and we could simply not do the work we do without them. #thankyouvolunteers #victimsweek #semainedesvictimes

Holiday Help Out!

November 22-28 is Victims and Survivors of Crime week. Chatham-Kent Victim Services recognize the remarkable bravery and courage of those who have been victims of crime. We are proud to support our community and provide resources and assistance to those who need it. #VictimsWeek / #Semainedesvictimes

Need a few new masks? Consider these! All proceeds are going to The Gift CK!

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Day. Our thoughts are with those who have lost someone to suicide. If you, or anyone you know needs support, do not hesitate to contact us at (519) 436-6630 or visit our website for more information about services we provide: ckvictimservices.com.

We are recruiting Crisis Responders to begin training in February! For more information visit ckvictimservices.com/volunteer

Today our board of directors elected a new executive. Welcome Kris and team!

Listen, believe, follow the lead of those experiencing trauma...

This Saturday, CMHA Windsor-Essex is hosting a virtual gathering for Survivors of Suicide Loss. More information is listed below and to join, follow this link: https://zoom.us/j/99919122696

Occupational Stress affects us all. Are you interested in learning more and laughing a little as you go? Join us for this Zoom workshop. Registration is required!

It is Bullying Prevention and Awareness week in Ontario. With youth spending more time on computers and cell phones, cyberbullying in on the rise and can have a profound effect on children. Need resources on how to speak to your children about bullying? Visit: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Today marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week. This week helps raise visibility for the community and helps educate others on the barriers and issues ...that Transgender individuals face on a day to day basis. We encourage you to seek out learning opportunities and to listen to the firsthand knowledge of those in the community. We thought these posts from GLAAD about moving beyond a gender binary are a great place to start!

October 4th until the 10th is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Week. As a society we should use this time to reflect on our own mental health and check in ...on those who may be struggling with mental illness. The reason we identify the second week of October as Mental Health Awareness week, is to build recognition for those who are suffering and to create an understanding of all the different forms of mental illness. You may be wondering how common is mental illness among Canadians? According to the Canadian Mental Health Association website: By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. Schizophrenia affects 1% of the Canadian population. Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population, causing mild to severe impairment. Suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds and 16% among 25-44 year olds. The mortality rate due to suicide among men is four times the rate among women At VSW we receive calls from victims affected by suicide and other instances related to mental health. If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental illness, we urge you to seek help. It is okay to ask for help, it is okay to talk about it, you are not alone! For more information on mental health and support options: https://cmha.ca/document-category/mental-health https://cmhaww.ca/programs-services/ https://www.wwhealthline.ca/listservices.aspx?id=10237 https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Wellingt/Depression/index.php https://here247.ca/types-programs-s/mental-health-services/ https://homewoodhealth.com//emergency-mental-health-service #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #YouAreNotAlone #TalkAboutIt #InvestInYourHealth #Canada #VictimServices #Guelph #Wellington #Community #Support #HereToHelp #LoveEachother #StayHealthy #StaySafe

It’s time to learn how to put #truthandreconciliation recommendations to practice.

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CK Victim Services is hiring! Visit the link on Indeed for information or to apply! https://indeedhi.re/3kHqK6l

We are proud of our team member, Jennifer Richmond! Chatham-Kent Victim Services prides itself in working collaboratively with Chatham-Kent Police Services. The work on cases, like the one receiving commendation, is an example of our desire and dedication in helping families and victims of crime.

Such an important conversation to be having with our university aged children as they head back to school.

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