Click below to find helpful website links and handouts.
UPDATED JAN 5, 2022 - What to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19
Handout about COVID-19 Stop the Spread - English
Handout about COVID-19 Stop the Spread - Multiple Languages
Self-Isolation: Guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts
Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
Mask exemption/recommendations
General:
Pregnancy:
Growing Healthy Two-Gether Program
Breastfeeding:
Children:
Managing Constipation - Kids Tips
Ellyn Satter - Helping Children be Good Eaters
NutriSTEP How to Build a Healthy Toddler (18-35 months)
Adults:
Managing Constipation in Adults
Healthy Eating with Pre-Diabetes
The Mediterranean Diet (infographic)
The Mediterranean Diet - Meals
The Mediterranean Diet - Ways to Add Healthy Fats
The Mediterranean Diet - Whole Foods
Diabetes Canada Patient Resources
Diabetes - Eating away from Home
Hidden Salts and Sugars in Diabetes
Diabetes Canada - Mental Wellness (video)
Community Resources/Workshops:
Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management Program
Join our Healthy Steps weekly virtual group! Register here: https://www.newvisionhealth.ca/workshop-registration-form
Hypertension Canada - What Can I Do?
Heart & Stroke - Managing your Blood Pressure
Crisis Services:
Crisis Line (Here 24/7): https://here247.ca/
Kids Help Phone: www.kidshelpphone.ca or call 1-800-668-6868 or text 68686
Addictions:
Grand River Hospital - Withdrawal Management Centre
Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic
InTheRooms (free online recovery tool)
Caregiver Resources:
Child & Youth:
Front Door Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Family and Children Services of Waterloo Region - Crisis and Mental Health Supports
Community Counselling Agencies:
Domestic Violence:
Grief Resources:
Bereaved Families of Ontario Midwestern Region
Sleep Support:
Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management Program runs a group open to anyone in the community. You can contact Justine at 519-947-1000 x 255 or email at selfmanagement@langs.org to request being added to the waitlist.
Online Counselling Resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association
Helpful Phone/Tablet Apps (search and download from your phone or tablet App store; fees may apply):
Mindshift – tools to manage anxiety
Smiling Mind – practice meditation and mindfulness
Breathe2Relax – practice breathing
Headspace – mindfulness and stress reduction
Calm – tools for Meditation and Improved sleep
Insight Timer - guided medication
CBT-i Coach App - sleep app
Click here for a helpful handout on health care options in our community.
