Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords’ Snowflake Campaign benefits mental health

Executive Director Kim Morrison said due to the impact of the pandemic, more people are seeking counselling services now, so the need is there.

“I think services will be building up as Christmas approaches, especially if we are in increased lockdown and isolation,” she said. “And, I’m expecting a rise after Christmas in January with seasonal blues being exaggerated because of the pandemic and our increased isolation.”

She said many people are experiencing anxiety from the uncertainty of the times, as well as financial impact, for those who have lost income.

Morrison encourages people to reach out if they would like to speak with a counsellor. She added it’s actually a sign of strength not weakness, for someone to come forward to seek help when they need it, no matter if their concerns are large or small.

Counselling services are available for both adults and children.

“Primarily we’re doing Zoom [online] and telephone counselling,” Morrison said. “But if people have safety concerns or other issues that prohibit them from using technology, we can make arrangements for safe in-person counselling.”

Morrison said any donation would help the organization which has not been able to hold any fundraising events due to the province’s COVID-19 restrictions for gathering.

People can make a donation to the Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords’ Snowflake Campaign by contacting the organization, or online through its website or through CanadaHelps.org.

Morrison likens each snowflake gift as a gesture of support people can give to the vulnerable in the community.

“Snowflakes can be like kindness,” she said. “They can fall one at a time in a gentle way. But they can eventually make a big difference and create a blanket of comfort.”

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angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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by Angela Brown

Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords’ Snowflake Campaign benefits mental health

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