Enjoy exciting entertainment including musicians, artisans, buskers, community groups and much more at this free community event!
For more information, visit the website here.
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012HALTON PRIDE 2012
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012HALTON PRIDE
Everyone is Welcome at the…
13th Annual Halton Pride
When: Saturday, June 2th, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Central Park on New Street & Drury Lane, Burlington (click here for a map)
safeTALK: Suicide Ideation
Monday, April 23rd, 2012POSSE youth from all towns can participate in a safeTALK training on suicide ideation from LivingWorks Education:
safeTALK
safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. As a safeTALK-trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
- move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
- identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
- apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person with suicide thoughts to suicide first aid, intervention caregivers.
Powerful video clips illustrate both non-alert and alert responses. Discussion and practice help stimulate learning. Learn steps that contribute to saving lives.
Please confirm your attendance with Angus at .
Gtown POSSE Night: Talking About Mental Illness with TAMI and Youth Net Halton
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Talking About Mental Illness, (TAMI) and Youth Net Halton provide a training on Mental Health Awareness.
What is TAMI?
Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) is an antistigma program involving staff from community agencies who present an educational presentation to youth on specifi c mental illnesses. Following this presentation volunteers from the Canadian Mental Health Association speak to youth about their personal experience with mental illness. TAMI presentations are offered in high schools
and other community settings where youth gather.
TAMI Objectives:
• Reduce stigma associated with mental illness
• Educate and raise awareness about mental illness
• Empower individuals who live with a mental illness
• Provide information about local resources
What is Youth Net?
Youth Net Halton is a mental health promotion program run by youth aged 18-30. This program is fully funded by the Region of Halton and continues to works collaboratively with several community partners.
Youth Net Objectives:
- Increase awareness and communication about mental health/illness issues
- Discuss issues that affect youth, and identify healthy coping strategies
- Identify youth at risk and connect them with a safety net of professionals in the community
- Help youth develop supportive peer connections
For more information on TAMI and Youth Net Halton visit their website here.
Acton POSSE Night: AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County training on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
Thursday, January 12th, 2012BJ from the AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County (ACG) does a training on HIV/ AIDS and Hep C.
ACG's Mission is to provide exemplary service in the area of HIV/AIDS in Guelph and Wellington County through innovative health promotion strategies and community partnerships.
ACG Values Compassion: to exercise care and compassion to all; Accessibility: to be open and accessible using innovative and collaborative responses in all we do; Respect: to respect the uniqueness of each person and offer resources that foster empowerment and Accountability: to maintain professional integrity and accountability to ensure consistent quality service.
Gtown POSSE Night: SAVIS Training on Sexism and Sexual Assault
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Paula from SAVIS provides a training on sexism and sexual assault.
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services, SAVIS, is a non-profit organization, provincially funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.
The SAVIS mandate is to provide free, confidential and non-judgemental 24-Hr support to all survivors of sexual violence.
SAVIS advocates against violence in the community at large and promotes prevention through community education.
Milton POSSE Night: Training from the Halton Sexual Health and Needle Exchange Program on Sexual Health and STI’s
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Jean from Sexual Health provides a training on sexual health, STI’s and Universal Precautions. A breakdown of the services available in Halton related to this topic is provided!
Gtown POSSE Night: Training from the Halton Sexual Health and Needle Exchange Program on Sexual Health and STI’s
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Jean from Sexual Health provides a training on sexual health, STI’s and Universal Precautions. A breakdown of the services available in Halton related to this topic is provided!
Acton POSSE Night: Training from the Halton Sexual Health and Needle Exchange Program on Sexual Health and STI’s
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Jean from Sexual Health provides a training on sexual health, STI’s and Universal Precautions. A breakdown of the services available in Halton related to this topic is provided!
The Summer Issue – The Undercroft – Volume 5 Issue 1
Thursday, December 8th, 2011In this issue of The Undercroft "where minds meet" (Vol 5 / Iss 1):
Circumstances, Outreach is Back!, The Peace Festival: Hillside, Hometown Inspiration… plus regular and provocative features like "The Word: Free Verse" and "Featured Artwork"
We hope you are enjoy this re-release of our popular "Zine" in PDF online format!
The Undercroft – Volume 5 Issue 1
By Youth, For Youth
"It's not broken." Sometimes Google Docs takes extra time to load up our Zine!
The views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent the views of POSSE project staff, partners, and collaborative members.
