John Howard Society of Fredericton

Talking about su***de isn’t easy. Even bringing it up can be scary, but it’s important that we keep talking about it. Not only does it help break the stigma, it can help save lives.

To learn more: https://988.ca/understanding-su***de/su***de-safe-language
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Parler du su***de n'est pas facile. Aborder le sujet peut être effrayant, mais il est important de continuer à en parler. Non seulement cela contribue à briser la stigmatisation, mais cela peut aussi aider à sauver des vies.

En savoir plus: https://988.ca/fr/comprendre-le-su***de/langage-securitaire-en-matiere-de-su***de

We are seeking donations for a client who has experienced homelessness and is now moving into an apartment. The client requires a few items to make them feel at home. We would be very grateful donations of any of the following items in good condition:

• queen-sized bedding
• toaster
• microwave
• curtains for a 36 inch wide window
• coffee mugs
• drinking glasses

Donations can be dropped off our main office at 294 Main Street or contact Brendan at (506) 429-8453 or [email protected] to arrange for pickup.

Thank you for your kindness.

To all members of the + community, if you are feeling hopeless or thinking of su***de, we are here for you. You can reach out to us any time of day by calling or texting 9-8-8, either for yourself or if you’re worried about someone in your life.
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À tous les membres de la communauté +, si vous vous sentez désespérés ou si vous pensez au su***de, nous sommes là pour vous. Vous pouvez nous contacter à tout moment de la journée en appelant ou en envoyant un texte au 9-8-8, que ce soit pour vous-même ou si vous vous inquiétez pour quelqu'un dans votre vie.

Join us at The Home Depot in Fredericton on Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as we collect donations for our Outreach Team to distribute to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

We are especially seeking donations of:�
• Gatorade or Powerade (preferably powdered)�
• Instant oatmeal pouches�
• Ball caps and sun hats�
• Sunscreen
• Individually packaged snacks

We will also be accepting monetary donations (cash or cheque made payable to the John Howard Society of Fredericton) as well as gift cards, which allow us to purchase the items our clients need most.

If you would prefer to donate online, you can do so here:�https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/97022
Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

Thank you for your generosity and support. A special thank you to our friends at Home Depot for helping make this event possible.

Do you feel like there’s no solution to your problems? Whatever you’re going through, you can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day. We’re here to listen without judgement. Please know that help is always out there.
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Vous avez l'impression qu'il n'y a pas de solution à vos problèmes ? Quelle que soit la situation que tu traverses, tu peux appeler ou envoyer un message texte au 9-8-8 à tout moment de la journée. Nous sommes là pour t'écouter sans te juger. Sachez qu'il y a toujours de l'aide.

Our peer support and outreach staff are at the Super Clinic at Brunswick Street Baptist Church today.

This clinic provides a one-stop location for people needing to apply for a birth certificate, photo ID, NB Health Card, Guaranteed Income Supplement, CPP Disability, or to get help with filing taxes for the GST refund. It’s also place to find out more about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and get information about where to get support for mental health and addictions, medical concerns, vaccines and harm reduction supplies.

We’re always happy to be a part of this initiative to help people experiencing homelessness get the services they need.

Our weekly peer support group meetings are open to anyone in the local community. We offer an inclusive, non-judgmental atmosphere for all participants.

We now offer our peer support groups at two locations - the Oak Centre Café and Wilmot United Church!

Peer support is a way of relating to someone through shared humanity and core commonalities with the goal of offering and/or receiving support. The peer support group is a judgment-free zone that enables individuals to feel heard and understood among others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences.

Topics include mental health, addictions, homelessness, grief and loss, and more.

We also offer one-on-one peer support by appointment.

If you or someone you know would like more information about our weekly peer support group meetings or one-on-one peer support, please contact Will at (506) 429-3854 [email protected], or Donald at (506) 429-8457 [email protected].

The John Howard Society of Fredericton supports all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Thank you so much to our friends at Scott's Nursery who provided us with seedlings and planting mix for our Oak Centre community garden. We appreciate their generous gift and their ongoing support! It means so much to our clients.

Gardening provides a myriad of benefits to our clients. It is a form of exercise, helps with better sleep, improves mood and self-esteem, relieves stress, builds human connection, and improves physical health.

And, of course, the garden provides residents with their own delicious, home grown vegetables to add variety to their meals!

Knowing what’s a fact and what’s a myth is an important part of breaking down the stigma around su***de. Here's a common myth about su***de and the facts that you need to know instead. To learn more: https://988.ca/understanding-su***de/facts-about-su***de?