MRC providing mental health supports to wildfire evacuees; seeking various donations
The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort will be assisting wildfire evacuees over the coming days and weeks.
Staff at the centre have been asked to help provide mental health and other supports to evacuees in Melfort, Prince Albert, and potentially Saskatoon. They issued a release stating that there may be a shortage of staff at the Marguerite Riel Centre while these supports are being provided.
The Marguerite Riel Centre also announced they will be assembling bags for Elders, children, and those who need mental health help. The centre is asking the public for donations to help with the project, though clothing is not being collected due to other organizations taking up that cause.
They are looking for crossword-type books, large print reading material, playing cards, tea, snacks, and other stress relieving activities or items to help comfort Elders.
