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Remember to order self-care in your daily menu. #selfcare #selfcaretips #selfcarematters #selflove #rest #taketimeforyourself #grounding #groundingtechniques #meditation #calm #calmyourmind #anxiety #anxietyawareness #anxietyrelief

#Repost @kimsaira with @make_repost Normalize asking people for their pronouns! It’s transgender awareness week, and we are celebrating our non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-confirming, agender, bigender community, and everyone in between!!... That being said, asking for someone’s pronouns so you now how to refer to that person should already be a normal thing to do, But it still needs to be pushed & normalized in places like workplaces and schools! Especially because of the discrimination that trans people commonly face! According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, more than ONE IN FOUR transgender people have lost their jobs due to bias, And more than 3/4ths have experienced workplace discrimination! These rates are even higher if you are Black or a POC. We need to stop assuming peoples’ genders based on our own assumptions, because only they know how they identify. And we need to respect that, PERIODT In addition, you cannot assume someone is transgender based on your own assumptions. It is impossible to look around a room & assume that someone is transgender. You should assume that there may be transgender people at any space or gathering you are in! This is why referring to and respecting everyone’s pronouns is SO important! When introducing yourself to new people, and you don’t know their pronouns yet, you can use this example: Hi, my name is Kim, and my pronouns are she/her/hers! What about you? If someone is still exploring their gender identity and use a name and pronoun and then decide later on to change it, respect it and use the new name and pronoun! Respect the terminology that a trans person uses to identify themselves! They may use different terms to describe their experiences. If someone isn’t sure what identity label fits them best, give them time to figure it out & don’t tell them what term you think they should use! You wouldn’t want your identity being defined by others! At meetings or events, set a more inclusive tone by identifying people by the colors of their clothing, rather than examples like, woman/man in the back! See more

Today Toronto and Peel and go into lockdown again, and many areas have tighter restrictions, we want you to know that we are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Sometimes Talking Helps! Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org (link in bio), Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #wecare #youmatter #strongertogether #sometimestalkinghelps #lovkdown #toronto #peel #ontario #distress #emtionalsupport

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Feeling suicidal, depressed or just need to talk it out, text SUPPORT to 258258 within Canada or visit @dcontario.org and click on Chat Now to speak to trained, empathetic responders. #text258258 #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #suicidehotline #suicidehelp #suicidehelpline #wecare #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depressionhelp #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #chatnow #textsupport #chatlines #textandchat #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation

SAVE THE DATE December 1st is GivingTuesdaywhich is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The Opening day of the giving season, it’s a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. In the same way that retailers take part in Black Friday, the giving community comes together for GivingTuesday. Please consider donating to Distress and Crisis Ontario to help support our many pr...ograms that help our community such as Suicide Survivor programs, LGBTQ chat service, ONTX Text and Chat, telephone call out programs for seniors and vulnerable people, mental health crisis lines and more. DONATE at dcontario.org (link in bio) and click on DONATE NOW. #givingtuesday #givingtuesdayca #givingtuesdaycanada #togetherwegive #donate #volunter #help #december1st #change #distressandcrisis

Never underestimate what you’re capable of. #firstloveyourself #findyourself #selfworth #selflove #selfcare #selflovematters #youareenough #selfacceptance #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #positivity

In support of Transgender Week, remember YOU are enough. If you need to talk, we are here to support you. #Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST #Chat: dcontario.org (link in bio), Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST #Phone: visit our website for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #transgender #transgenderawarenessweek #youareenough #youareloved #mentalhealth #support

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. A day for those who have lost someone to suicide to come together to grieve, to heal and to support each other. #internationalsurvivorsofsuicidelossday #suicidesupport #suicideloss #support #grief #survivors #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery

We are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #wecare #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation

#firstloveyourself #findyourself #selfworth #selflove #selfcare #selflovematters #youareenough #selfacceptance #mentalhealthawareness #motivation

#believe #believeinyourself #transgender positivity #positivevibes #mindfulness #motivation #thoughtsbecomethings #believeandachieve #inspiration #motivationalquotes #youvegotthis

What a wonderful mantra to use when you’re faced with difficulties or change. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #awareness #acceptance #motivation #change grounding #groundingtechniques #meditation #calm #calmyourmind #anxiety #anxietyawareness #anxietyrelief #eckharttolle #eckharttollequotes

November 20th is World Children’s Day. We celebrate today to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide, and for improving children's welfare. The UN issued a statement saying that the costs of the pandemic for children are immediate and, if unaddressed, may last a lifetime. It’s time for generations to come together to reimagine the type of world we want to create. On 20 November, kids will reimagine a better world. #worldchildrensday #worldchildrensday2020 #children #childrenarethefuture #childrensday #celebrate #protect

If you need to talk, we are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org (link in bio), Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #wecare #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation #emotions #feelings

Did you know owning a pet helps combat depression, lowers blood pressure, increases dopamine and serotonin and seniors that own pets have less health issues than those who don’t. Sounds like a win-win! #pets #cats #dogs #catsanddogs #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #love #depression

* Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13-years-olds category on a scale of 35 countries. * At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada have reported being bullied recently. * Among adult Canadians, 38% of males and 30% of females reported having experienced occasional or frequent bullying during their school years. * 47% of Canadian parents report having a child victim of bullying. * Any participation in bullying increases risk of suicidal ideas in youth. ... * The rate of discrimination experienced among students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-identified, Two-Spirited, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) is three times higher than heterosexual youth. * Girls are more likely to be bullied on the Internet than boys. * 7% of adult Internet users in Canada, age 18 years and older, self-reported having been a victim of cyber-bullying at some point in their life. * The most common form of cyber-bullying involved receiving threatening or aggressive e-mails or instant messages, reported by 73% of victims. * 40% of Canadian workers experience bullying on a weekly basis. ~bullyingcanada.ca #bullyingprevention #bullyingawareness #stopbullying #antibullyingweek #nationalantibullyingweek #mentalhealth See more

Please visit https://conta.cc/3jlqhGo to view our Fall 2020 E-Newsletter and Views. This issue is geared to providing information, support, and networking opportunities to set us forth in the upcoming months. We will support each other and create community as we look forward to gathering in person again.

Did you know building confidence will help ease anxiety, help you to become more resilient and motivated, and improve your relationships. #confidence #confidenceiskey firstloveyourself #findyourself #selfworth #selflove #selfcare #selflovematters #youareenough #selfacceptance #mentalhealthawareness #motivation

When you feel anxious try to find something calming to do. It will look different for everyone. If you need to talk, our trained, empathetic responders are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation

#Repost @advocating.mentalhealth with @make_repost HEY YOU! - -... - - - - - - - - - - #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthadvocacy #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthisimportant #helpmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthstigma #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthhelp #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealthissues #mentalhealthcounseling #mentalhealth2020 #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthisreal See more

Believe in yourself....and all that you deserve! #firstloveyourself #findyourself #selfworth #selflove #selfcare #selflovematters #youareenough #selfacceptance #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #positivity #thoughtsbecomethings

Sometimes just talking about what you’re going through helps. Our trained, empathetic responders are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #wecare #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation

It is easy to react to the way some people treat us, especially on social media and keyboard warriors, instead take your power back and respond in a manner that they don’t expect. #respond #respondnotreact #takeyourpowerback #positivity #positivevibes #keyboardwarriors #bullying #mentalhealthawareness

~and remember, we are here to support you through text, chat or by phone. Text: 258258 2pm-2am EST Chat: dcontario.org Click on Chat Now 2pm-2am EST... Phone: visit http://dcontario.org/centres.html for a list of our 24 hour helplines. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #wecare #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalsupport #support #depression #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ptsd #ptsdawareness #positivethoughts #positivity #motivation

Make your Monday great! #motivationmonday #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #bekind #positivevibes #motivation

#Repost @igototherapy with @make_repost mental health is not exclusive to those who are experiencing mental illnesses; we all have mental health, and we all need to pay attention to it! we firmly believe that mental health should be a topic that can be naturally brought into the conversation - mental health or mental illnesses are nothing to be ashamed about.... we believe that talking about them is one of the best ways of normalizing mental health and mental health issues - so that seeing a therapist would be as normal as seeing a doctor, or a personal trainer at the gym. do you think talking about mental health or mental illness is still taboo? why / why not? how can you normalize talking about mental health? See more