Keeping Your Wellness in Check During the Holidays

The holidays come with added pressure and stress financially and mentally, which could be triggering to some individuals.

Your mental health is a priority this holiday season.

Here are a few tips to help:

1. Limit holiday expectations – you do not need to be the perfect host or get the perfect gifts. Focus on what you can control and set boundaries.

• Take some time for yourself – it’s no secret this time of year can be stressful and overwhelming. Make sure you are checking in with yourself regularly and giving yourself the necessary breaks.

• Stay connected with loved ones – the holidays can be lonely. It’s important to have a support group who you can reach out to. Whether it’s family or friends, it’s important to speak to someone you trust about any feelings you have.

If at any time, the holidays become too overwhelming and are taking a toll on your mental health, there are resources available.

Below you will find all emergency contact information for Listuguj. These numbers are available 24/7 to support Listuguj community members as best as possible. We recommend using these numbers to ensure that emergencies are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner.

• For all emergencies – 911
  
  
• Listuguj Police Department/Listuguj Fire Department Emergency Line – 418-788-2003
  
  
• For Listuguj Community Social Services:

Contact information regarding any youth protection matter or concern during business hours, community members are encouraged to reach the Child and Family Services Social Worker or respective team members at 418-788-3039 from Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 (exceptions are statutory and designated holidays).

In the event of an after-hour youth protection emergency, community members may call Youth Protection Services for out-of-province calls or cellular calls 418-368-1803 OR 1-800-463-0629 Evenings/Weekends. Additional contacts: emergency calls may be made during the day at 1-800-463-4225.  

• Listuguj Haven House 24-Hour Crisis Line – 418-788-5544
  www.listugujhavenhouse.ca
  Facebook – Listuguj Haven House

• Mawiomi Treatment Centre in Gesgapegiag – 418-759-3522
  https://www.mawiomi.org/

The Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season!

By Ann Marie Jacques