Housing an Issue in Southwestern Newfoundland
Imagine living as a family in two separate homes because you cannot find accommodations large enough to house you, your spouse and your four children. Or imagine living your entire life with your beloved spouse and having to be split up in your final years together because you require different levels of care that can’t […]
Coping with Stress to Improve Health
Stress is a part of life and can be good or bad. It can lead to increased anxiety, headaches, sleeping and stomach problems as well as increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Stress is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. We need to learn ways to manage stress […]
Families Celebrate Completion of the FAST Program
On December 13th, the Community Education Network concluded the latest Families and Schools Together (FAST) program at Stephenville Primary. The Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund, an initiative of Western Health, provided funding for this fall’s program. In partnership with the school and Mental Health and Addictions, FAST has run for four consecutive […]
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