Entries by Brandi Beckett

Men’s Mental Health Checklist

Great article from GroupHEALTH on Men’s Mental Health   There can often be obstacles for men to address their mental well-being; To navigate this, here’s a checklist crafted to support men in prioritizing their mental well-being: Find healthy coping mechanisms: Develop constructive ways to manage stress and difficult emotions. Engage in activities like exercise, meditation, or […]

Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back

Article from Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back | The Tyee One in four people in B.C. lives with a disability. Most people accessing social assistance in B.C. also receive disability assistance. I’m the executive director of Disability Alliance BC, a provincial non-profit that supports people with all types of disabilities to […]

5 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

The state of mental health in the country is alarming. According to the CDC, around 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness, while 1 in 25 adults is diagnosed with a serious condition like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Unfortunately, while these conditions are manageable, pursuing treatment for them can be difficult. Across the board, not […]

Lean Caregiving: Achieving More With Less in the Caregiving Journey

Guest blog post done by: Hal Salazar, Elders Today For caregivers operating within the constraints of limited financial resources, the challenge of providing care can often feel doubly burdensome. This reality, however, does not diminish the possibility of managing caregiving responsibilities with effectiveness and grace. For those navigating the caregiving landscape on a low income, […]

Press Release: Community Foundations – Featuring Penticton Access Centre

Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund supports pandemic recovery of South Okanagan Similkameen organizations.   Penticton BC: Community service organizations in the South Okanagan Similkameen have received a boost to their pandemic recovery through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen was responsible for delivering […]