Strait Area Women's Place
Suit 102, 609 Church Street B9A 2X4 Port Hawkesbury, NS, Canada

Aboriginal women are killed at six times the rate of non-aboriginal women. Although mortality rates have improved over the last two decades, life expectancy for Indigenous people is less than that of the overall Canadian population. https://womenconnect.ca/issues-facing-indigenous-women/

Public Health received reports from two community partners today that a substance being sold as cocaine in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Sydney, Cape Br...eton areas may have been contaminated with an unknown opioid. The substance produced opioid-like effects and required naloxone to reverse the effects. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: -- Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 meters and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 if using substances with others. If you have to use alone, call a trusted support person and let them know you are using alone and provide them with your location. -- Start with a test dose. Start low, go slow. -- Have naloxone available, even if you aren’t intentionally using opioids. Naloxone is available for free from most community pharmacies and other community locations, including needle distribution and disposal organizations. For more information about where to get a free naloxone kit and how to use it, visit http://www.nsnaloxone.com/ -- Call 911 in the event of an overdose. Know your rights under the Good Samaritan Act http://www.nsnaloxone.com/good-samaritan-act.html

The holiday season can be a stressful and overwhelming time of year. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holidays, here are some tips to help manage your mental health and holiday stress levels.

Alzheimer Society of Canada is Raising Awareness this Month: In 2020, Canadians raised $5.1 million for Alzheimer Society with a Walk when demand for service...s and supports continues to climb during a pandemic. This month, learn more about dementia and its stark impact on Canadians. https://www.alzheimer.ca/en See more

Kelly: The first female Vice President of the United States has been sworn in. Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female elected official in US history. She is also the first African American and first Asian American to hold the position.

Peer support Nova Scotia will be pausing programming and services for the holiday season from December 24th 2020- January 4th 2021. Happy Holidays If you need support during this time please check out any of the resources below

Art of Friendship - Starting January 28th Please share to help us get the word out about this amazing program!

Are you a low-income homeowner? Do you spend more than 50 percent of your income to run your home? Direct support is available for eligible homeowners through t...he Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit. Working together, we are making housing more affordable for vulnerable people. For more information visit: housingns.ca Email: [email protected] Or call: (902) 943-0835

https://www.thetrevorproject.org//a-guide-to-being-an-al/

The BRIGHT Coaching Program Study is now open to families currently waiting for developmental supports regardless of how long you have been on the waitlist. We ...recognize that Covid-19 has had an impact on wait times for supports and have updated our eligibility requirements to reflect this. The BRIGHT Coaching Program is for parents/caregivers of children ages 1.5-4.5 who are currently waiting to access developmental services or support. The program aims to support and guide families during this often stressful period and takes place entirely over the phone and internet. To learn more and find out if you are eligible please contact NS Coordinator Taylor Hansen at [email protected]

Please note our Holiday Closure: The Strait Area Women's Place staff will be off for the holidays December 21st and returning on Monday, January 4th. We wish you all a safe & happy holiday season! Should you require immediate or emergency services during this time, please call 911, Leeiside Transition House Crisis Line @ 902-625-2444 or the Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167

Brothers!! Starting on Monday!

Operation Christmas Spirit is available if you need help with Christmas this year! Please share

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. This is a day to remember the transgender people who were killed because of prejudice, transphobia, and hatred. Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters killed because of the gender they identified as. Senseless acts of violence rooted in hatred. No one should have to fear for their safety for living their truth. Today, we pause to think about those lost. Be an ally. Be kind. Remember them.

We understand that Nova Scotians are concerned about the recent COVID-19 cases in school settings. We have done a lot of preparation with our Government and Ed...ucation partners so that we can best respond to these situations. The health and safety of all Nova Scotians, including children and students, teachers and school staff, and all families connected with a school community, is our priority.

Grief Support Group for Women & Men Strait Area Women’s Place will be offering a Virtual Grief Support Group that offers support and education related to variou...s kinds of loss. We know how important it is to stay connected and we want to help bridge the gap where we can. With the focus on coping with loss and how our usual rituals are interrupted. This group will start virtually on Tuesday January 19th, 2021. Registration is required so that we can email you the Zoom link. Please register by calling Strait Area Women’s Place at 902-625-1614 or give us a Facebook message. See more

Language matters. Please be aware and considerate of the terms and words you use. #NAAW

January is National Stalking Awareness Month: 2021 marks the seventh annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and ...respond to the serious crime of stalking. Learn more about the prevalent, dangerous and frequently misunderstood crime of stalking. https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ See more

For the first time Richmond Recreation is hosting a 'pay what you can' senior paint class at the L'Ardoise Community Centre, L'Ardoise on November 25 from 1:00-3:00 pm. To register please phone 902 226-0663

MARK YOUR CALENDAR The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starts November 25th. Use #16Days to join the conversation and learn more. #GBV The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has been recognized around the world every year since 1991. It begins November 25 on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends December 10 on World Human Rights Day. Founded as a global call to action to address violence against wome...n & girls, the 16 Days of Activism has expanded to include all forms of GBV. To learn more about this year’s #16Days and to find out how to get involved, visit: http://ow.ly/GSOx50CqBit #GBV

Below is a quick mid week reminder to be kind to ourselves, and a few things that can help validate your own personal growth.

Strait Area Women's Place would like to thank Raising the Villages for their detailed, creative, engaging, informational video about their organization. We can tell a lot of work was put into creating this for us. We are so grateful!

Our new website is up and running! #211ns #givehelpgethelp #novascotia #novascotiastrong #christmassupport #community #support

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We spotted some beautiful messages of positivity and art at the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront! It never rains forever

Leeside Society is Hiring! Please Share!

Want to check in with some folks with similar lived experiences? Use this group to connect with other seniors struggling with isolation and/or mental health! See you there Tuesday!

Staff had a fun time participating in this such fun event yesterday! We saw lots of creative and spooky costumes. Thanks to the Raising the Villages for making this fun family event such a success in our community!

Over 115 kits will be heading out this week!! If you're wondering where you can get one you can reach out to us to make an order! You can also find kits at: ... - Worth the wait consignment shop in Port Hawkesbury - Kids First - Strait Area Womens Centre - Circles of Support (program out of the Antigonish Womens Resource Centre that reaches folks in Guysborough County) -St Joseph's Church in Port Hawkesbury - Mulgrave and area medical centre (food pantry) #endperiodstigma #periodequity #sharing #community #girlstakingaction

Our spooooky staff here at the Women’s Place are getting ready for Raising the Villages’ Trunk or Treat on Sunday!

How children can #WearAMask properly. Read more about children & masks in relation to COVID-19 bit.ly/35AXoSA

November is just around the corner and you know what that means...Flu Season is about to begin! We've scheduled a Flu Clinic. OPEN to Women, Men and Children November 3rd, 2020... 2pm-4pm Appointment is needed to follow public health guidelines and protocols with Covid-19 Please call us at 902-625-1614 to book your appointment. Thank you to the Medicine Shoppe again to host this clinic! PLEASE SHARE

Today's SAWP Live Talk Series!