Staff Resources - COVID-19
UPDATED - Staff FAQ's (November 23) are available here:
Staff FAQ - Nov.23
NEW - Staff Health Screening and Risk of Unknown Exposure self-screening tool (current as of October 6, 2020):
Staff Screening - October 6
NOTE: If you answer YES to any of the screening questions, you need to visit https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/HWAssessLanding.aspx for further assessment.
Proper protocols for donning & doffing masks: https://www.heartlandhousing.ca/public/download/files/113299
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Resources on this page:
General Information about COVID-19 in Alberta
Financial Assistance Programs
Health & Mental Health Resources
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General Information about COVID-19 in Alberta
For information about COVID in Alberta:
www.alberta.ca/COVID19
For information about important steps you and your family can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit AHS's site here:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16997.aspx#social
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Financial Assistance Programs & Information:
- The Government of Canada has developed various supports for Canadians. More information at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html - The rules for accessing EI have changed. Learn more: - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
- Contact your bank to discuss financial relief incentives in place based on your personal situation. Many utility companies are also offering deferral plans, and you can contact your providers for details.
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Health & Mental Health Resources:
If you are in immediate need of mental health support, you can call the 24-hour distress line: 780-482-4357
Mental health resources from Alberta Health Services:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx
Employees can also access to the following support services:
- Fort Saskatchewan Family and Community Support Services – 780-992-6267
- Strathcona County Family and Community Services – 780-464-4044
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through GroupHealth and Lifeworks - 1-866-331-6851 or login.lifeworks.com (login information on your benefits card)
COVID-19 Mental Health Toolkit:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/ppih/if-ppih-covid-19-mental-health-toolkit.pdf
Coping at Home For Families: Supporting your well-being through meaningful activity and leisure during COVID-19:
albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/ppih/if-ppih-covid-19-coping-at-home-for-families.pdf
Mental Health Meter to help identify your personal characteristics of Mental Health: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-meter
Anxiety - Practical Intervention Strategies. Free webinar (sign up for newsletter mailing list to access without charge): https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/free-on-demand-workshop/?type=workshop
Free webinar on building resilience and staying emotionally and mentally healthy during this stressful time, including insights for supporting children: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/free-webinar/
Managing Anxiety, Healthy Habits and Talking to Children Handouts from the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/covid-19-printable-handouts/
Audio Exercises for Managing Stress & Anxiety: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/stress-reduction-exercises/
Free online “no-equipment” exercise classes: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/these-are-the-free-no-equipment-online-fitness-classes-you-need-right-now-1.5500751
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