The derekcollins's Podcast

The Upper Level Pottery and Art Gallery is a new addition to Vermilion. Heather Millan established this wonderful place to feature local artists who work in several different mediums. It is a quiet place to sit and relax. I ask her about this new endeavour and how it builds wellness and connection in our community.

Toland is a busy businessman in our community. He has renovated Craig's building and the Vermilion Standard building starting a new sports store. Building a strong community is an important ingredient in a mentally healthy community.  He shares his insight into the strengths and opportunities for Vermilion and area.

Steve Booth is the home care supervisor with Alberta Health Services in Vermilion. He is a social worker by training and has worked through the Mental Health supports office and he has his own practice. He shares his insights into mental health issues in Vermilion and the area.

Shirley Scott has been an active volunteer in the Vermilion area. One role she has is with the Walking Through Grief Society. This week we discuss the stigma around grief and loss. Shirley shares how she is supporting youth during the pandemic as well as the program for children whose parents are separating or divorcing. Shirley shares her ideas of opportunities for Vermilion and her own strategies for managing self-care.

https://wtgrief.wixsite.com/walkingthroughgrief

This episode features Lynette Adamson, the Nurse Practitioner with the Kalyna Country Primary Care Network. The PCN has several programs. We talk specifically about the program that helps youth with mental health questions and issues.

This week my guest is Joanne Stewart who works as a Community Health Promotion Facilitator with Alberta Health Services. I got to know Joanne as we worked together on the Reducing the Impact of Financial Strain project. We talk about that project as well as views on wellness.

This episode comes out on May 4th and it is Mental Health Week. VIBE has been active in Vermilion and area schools and the community. The annual art gala will look different this year. I wanted to connect with Pat as mental health and wellness awareness is a focus of VIBE.

https://vibewellnessprogram.wordpress.com/

In this episode, I connect with Jodi and Kerri who are working to help people who are struggling to care for their well-being. Their practice, based on positive psychology, is very accessible as they offer several sessions. They also work with companies, schools, and communities. These two are amazing connectors and a great resource.

The Nest Project can be found at https://thenestproject.ca/

They are also on Instagram and FaceBook

Cornerstone Coop operates in several communities in our area. Early this year they raised money for Communities in Mind. Heather was involved in some meetings in our area about how mental wellness could be supported in the Vermilion area.

https://www.cornerstoneco-op.crs/sites/cornerstone/local/detail/2021---communities-in-mind-

Carol has worked for Vermilion Family Community Support Services for over 30 years. She is very well connected with various agencies. She is also very knowledgeable about mental wellness.  She shares how FCSS works to build connections. She also provides some of her own wellness practices.

David Irving - Resources and Book