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Ontario Taking Steps to Improve Mental Health Supports for First Responders and Public Safety Personnel Establishing collaborative tables to identify supports, treatments and recovery options TORONTO — The Ontario government is establishing four new mental health collaborative tables to better support the mental health and well-being of policing, fire, corrections, and paramedic services personnel. The tables will help inform actions to change behaviours that stigmatize those struggling with mental health challenges, achieve a healthier work-life balance, promote mental health resiliency, a...

Masks being mailed to 2 million older Ohioans Submitted story COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Health, with support of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, launched the 10 Million Mask Mailer. During December, more than 10 million disposable face masks are being mailed to 2.1 million Ohioans age 65 and older. Each mailer includes five masks and information about staying well throughout the winter. “The science is clear: Wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth helps protect you and those around you from COVID-19,” said Ursel McElroy, di...

Ohioan during holidays COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Health, with support of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, have announced the launch of the 10 Million Mask Mailer. During December, more than 10 million disposable face masks will be mailed to 2.1 million Ohioans age 65 and older. Each mailer includes five masks and information about staying well throughout the winter. “The science is clear — wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth helps protect you and those around you from COVID-19,” said Ursel McElroy, director of the Depa...

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS – Ohioans age 65 and older will get an unexpected Christmas present this year from the Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio Department of Health. Those two organizations, with support of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, announced the launch of the 10 Million Mask Mailer. During the month of December, more than 10 million disposable face masks will be mailed to 2.1 million Ohioans age 65 and older. Each mailer includes five masks and information about staying well throughout the winter.  “The science is clear: Wearing a mask that c...

December 21, 2020 Outreach Registration is open for an online program, “Teaching from the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom,” presented by the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The three-day professional development program for educators, teachers and those working with children from preschool to third grade is scheduled for 3:30–5:30 p.m. Jan 25–27.  Instructor Gina Simm has taught early childhood education for more than 30 years, and has worked closely with Miki Kashtan, a co-founder of Bay Ar...