CSCE ANNUAL AUCTION: MORE THAN $8,000 RAISED!
For a second year in virtual mode, the employees at the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) held their annual auction on December 2nd. This fundraising event, which is important to our clients, especially during these particular times, raised more than $8,000.
For the past 15 years now, the employees at the CSCE have held this annual auction to raise funds for clients who face financial difficulties. The money raised is used to buy gift cards, which are distributed to many people and families residing within our communities. We are so pleased that this initiative can bring some solace to those in need during the holidays throughout the counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell.
Congratulations and thank you to all those who made this event a huge success!
Every One Matters.
Pictures of the event
October 17th, 2021 | On behalf of all of the members of the Cornwall Sunrise Rotary Club and the women volunteers of the “Go with the Flow Project”, I would like to extend to the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) Knitting Club “Les Joyeuses Tricoteuses” a heartfelt thank you for the generous and much cherished donation of yarn dolls.
These dolls will be distributed to children in impoverished areas in Ghana, Uganda, Madagascar, El Salvador and/or Colombia. We have humanitarian projects in each of these areas and know that the children will be thoroughly delighted to receive them.
We are in awe of your skills to create such colorful and unique outfits for these dolls. Your creativity and commitment are to be commended.
Many thanks for helping us bring a moment of joy to others and for helping us “Serve to Change Lives” this upcoming year.
Sincerely,
Sharon Miller, Project Lead
Cornwall Sunrise Rotary Club
Building Equitable Futures
The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) is recognizing Community Health and Wellbeing Week (CHWW) in Ontario to highlight and celebrate our work to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone living in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell. CHWW is a time to focus on our efforts throughout the year to break down barriers to care and provide primary care, mental health care, programming and services for our community, including members that are experiencing marginalization.
Learning from the lessons of COVID-19
During the COVID 19 pandemic, we have been addressing the barriers to optimal health and wellbeing from systemic racism, poverty, to food insecurity, lack of affordable housing, and limited or no access to internet connectivity, and social isolation. Our staff and volunteers at CSCE have been responding to the needs of our community.
We continue to focus on eliminating the conditions that cause health disparities for many in our communities. We know many people live shorter-than-expected lives, face discrimination in accessing health services, or live with preventable health conditions. And we know that the pandemic has impacted communities differently. Black and racialized people, Indigenous communities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, isolated seniors, people experiencing homelessness and those facing mental health and addictions issues have faced disproportional impacts from COVID-19. The communities we serve are still facing barriers, so our work to ensure everyone has the opportunity for good health and wellbeing continues.
As Ontario moves towards taking steps to re-open and as we move through the pandemic, we will continue to advocate for a more equitable future for all. COVID-19 has showed us systems that don’t work for many people, systems that leave people behind, on issues like paid sick days, access to affordable housing, safe working conditions, or access to mental health care, oral health care or pharmaceutical drugs. There’s a lot more work to be done to build a more equitable future for everyone living in our community.
Alliance for Healthier Communities
We are members of the Alliance for Healthier Communities and as a member we are part of a vibrant network of over 100 community-governed primary health care organizations across the province providing accessible integrated healthcare, mental health and community supports to people who face societal barriers.
Together, let’s recognize the importance of locally driven action to change things for our communities. Together, let’s recognize and support the change that can be led by community health.
#CHWW2021
Every One Matters. Chaque personne compte.
September 27th, 2021 | Great news for the area! The CSCE has officially been approved to be part of the Upper Canada, Cornwall and Area Ontario Health Team (UCCA OHT), alongside 32 other partners from across the region – working as one to improve healthcare in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, City of Cornwall, Akwesasne, parts of Russell Township and rural Southeast Ottawa.
What is an Ontario Health Team (OHT)?
OHTs provide better integrated care by breaking down barriers that may exist between health-care providers and geographic areas. They combine various health services, including physicians and nurse practitioners, hospitals, home and community care, community support services, mental health and addictions services, community health centres, and long-term care.
The intent, when the Upper Canada, Cornwall and Area OHT is at maturity, is that local people will experience easier transitions from one provider to another, including, for example, between hospitals, home care providers or long-term care homes, with one patient story, one patient record and one care plan.
The vision of the Upper Canada, Cornwall and Area Ontario Health Team is “Where everyone’s health and well-being matters!”
Learn more:
https://www.cornwallhospital.ca/en/newsroom?newsid=5482
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To minimize the impact of poverty on pregnancy, Groupe Action is offering a new program to support low-income pregnant women from the Prescott-Russell area.
Eligible women will benefit from the following support:
- Monthly contacts with an early childhood educator.
- Access to Groupe Action programs and services.
- Resources that are specifically adapted to inform the pregnant women on their baby’s development, preparing for the delivery, baby safety, breastfeeding, etc.
- A private and confidential consultation with a dietitian.
- Registration to various sites to receive coupons for baby supplies.
- Every month, a $75 gift certificate for essential foods (fruits, vegetables, etc.).
- Prenatal multivitamins.
- A big gift basket at the end of the program!
If you are planning on giving birth at the Montfort Hospital, you could also participate in a study conducted by the Ottawa University and benefit from $110.
Would you like to receive more information about the criteria to participate?
1 866 363-3210 | nwolfe@groupeaction.ca | www.groupeaction.ca
CORNWALL | On June 21st, at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Champlain East annual general meeting, Ivan Labelle, Community Health Worker at Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), and Stephen Douris, founders of MenTALK – K homme’unique, a support group for men, received the Annual Mental Health Service Award. This award was presented to them in recognition of their commitment and significant contribution to men’s mental health movement in our community.
In working to ensure men do not continue to suffer in silence, Labelle and Douris face a big challenge; evidence indicates that, while men and women suffer from mental health issues equally, men are less likely to get the help they need. Furthermore, when men do look for help, they have a hard time finding the right kind of therapy. Men tend to prefer informal, action-based or group-based services rather than one-on-one talk sessions but these kinds of services are not readily available, especially in small communities.
Labelle and Douris found out that with a space and the right environment, men are more than willing to open up on how they feel. The group began with just a few members and have since grown to over 50 registered members. MenTALK – K homme’unique is changing lives one person at a time. They also are now looking to expand in other communities as the need for this service continues to grow.
Fight Stigma About Mental Health
Why are men less likely than women to get help dealing with mental health problems? Experts say societal pressure is a big factor. Canadian men are about three times more likely to experience addiction and substance abuse — including alcohol, cannabis and opioids — than women. Men also account for more than 75 percent of suicides in this country.
Men are not alone in suffering from the stigma attached to mental health but they may be reluctant to discuss their problems or seek help because of how they were conditioned. As a society, it is important to work together to fight stigma about mental health and encourage people to talk openly about their problems. The more comfortable we are talking about it, the better our society will be.
For more information about MenTALK – K homme’unique, please contact Ivan Labelle at 613-937-3132 ext. 232.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Champlain East (source):
https://www.cmha-east.on.ca/
Stephen Douris and Ivan Labelle
Angele D’Alessio (CMHA), Stephen Douris, Ivan Labelle, Joanne Ledoux-Moshonas (CMHA) and Angela Warren (CMHA)
Cornwall, June 9, 2021 – Virtual technology is becoming more and more part of our everyday life. With this in mind, we are inviting you to review our 2020-21 Annual Report online, which includes many examples of how our staff was able to adapt to requirements in an effort to continue delivering high quality services that meet our clients’ various needs. The report also highlights how our clients from each service centre demonstrated openness to change so as to improve the responsiveness of our health services in light of the pandemic. Such resilience is yet further evidence that your local CSCE is here for you and dedicated to your well-being.
An annual meeting in virtual mode
In these exceptional times, the CSCE held its thirty-first annual meeting in virtual mode on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Mr. Jean-François Pagé, Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Marc Bisson, Executive Director, lead the meeting. They presented the report of the nomination committee and the 2020-2021 financial report. They also recognized the work of outgoing Board members and staff who have worked at the CSCE for a number of years.
Highlights 2020-2021
Here are highlights that illustrate some of the CSCE’s achievements in 2020-2021:
- A Successful Shift to Virtual Service Delivery at the CSCE
- Vaccination Clinics Underway at CSCE
- Our Volunteers: The Strength of the Team is Each Individual Member
- The Importance of Home care in a Pandemic
- Nutrition in a Virtual World
- Centralized Intake System: Improved Assessment of Urgent Cases
- Courtesy COVID-19 Call Program, Resources and Support
- Diabetes Education Program
- etc.
Click here to read all the CSCE 2020-21 Annual Report.
On May 12&13, 2021, Grade 6 and 7 students in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne took part in the first ever virtual edition of “Racing Against Drugs”.
For the past 23 years, “Racing Against Drugs” has informed youth about the dangerous effects of drugs as well as how to say “NO”.
On May 12, 2021, over 500 Francophone students learned about the physical, mental, social and legal impacts of drug and alcohol abuse through presentations by police, paramedics and other community partners.
The next day, on May 13, 2021, 1500 students from English schools in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne also participated in the event.
“Racing Against Drugs” will be broadcast throughout the month of May by Yourtv Cornwall.
This year’s edition was dedicated to Mr. Gaëtan Simard, who passed away on May 12, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Devoted school teacher and a proud member of the Optimist Club, he was also an active member of the “Racing Against Drugs” committee for 20 years. We sincerely thank him for his great involvement in the cause during all these years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
CSCE Annual Report 2020-2021
In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the CSCE is proud to participate in the province’s vaccination campaign. Since April 27th, COVID-19 vaccines is administered solely to our vulnerable clients.
Please note that clients must be contacted by one of our staff members prior to receiving the vaccine. They must also meet specific criteria established by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.
In total, 1,100 people will be able to get both doses of COVID-19 vaccine directly at the CSCE.
General Information on COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect yourself and those around you from serious illnesses like COVID-19. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. This can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 and make your symptoms milder if you do get it.
Ontario’s supply will not arrive all at once, so distribution will happen in stages. The goal is for everyone in Ontario to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination if they want one, as soon as enough doses are available from manufacturers.