PHAN News

{Youth Video Project} The Peel HIV/AIDS Network has been developing a youth media campaign which is titled Keep it the Craze: Get tested within the last 7 months. In December the video finished shooting and now its in the editing stages. Thank you to all the youth, actors and PHAN volunteers involved in the project, your support, efforts and knowledge have made the video that much more successful. The focus of the video is looking at ways to encourage youth to get tested and to be aware of their sexual rights. The launch of the video which is a youth focus event will be premiering on Wednesday February 26th 2010 bring your friends to this youth oriented event at the Living Arts Centre (4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga) - across the street from Square One. Food will be provided so RSVP please call Kevin or Howie at 905.361.0523 or health@phan.ca.

{Leading Together 6th Annual Skills Building Symposium} The Peel HIV/AIDS Network has been accepted to present a workshop at the Leading Together 6th Annual Skills Building Symposium held by Canadian AIDS Society in Montreal on March 4 to 7th. The agency will be presenting on the development of the Youth Video Project. The workshop will be focused mainly on the success, development process and how to mobilize a targeted population creating a media campaign to that group . The PHAN representatives who will be representing the agency at the conference our Kevin Rambally Health Promotion & Community Education Coordinator & Howard Fruitman Men’s Health & Community Educations Coordinator.

Community Events and Programs

{“Disclosure of HIV Status to Children” Workshop} The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area is pleased to invite you to our "Disclosure of HIV Status to Children" workshop being held on Friday January 29th from 12:30pm-3pm at Mosaic Counselling and Family Services (400 Queen St. S, Kitchener). Experienced workshop presenters will offer information, strategies and best practices regarding the disclosure of an HIV positive child's HIV status to the child, as well as strategies for situations where an HIV positive parent or guardian wishes to disclose their HIV status to a child. There is no cost to attend this workshop, lunch is provided and there will be ample opportunity for questions and answers! Please RSVP by Monday January 25th to disclosure.workshop@gmail.com or (519) 622-6550 ext.177

{Stress Management and Positive Thinking Workshop} Malton Employment Resource Centre offers this workshop on January 28, 2010 at 10:30 am at 3233 Brandon Gate Drive, Unit 6, Mississauga. Call (905) 677-0007 ext. 2 to register. Register early as space is limited.

{Session on Immigration Issues} The Newcomer Information Centre is hosting a session that will assist newcomers in understanding immigration issues including sponsoring your family, financial evaluation, immigration fees, how to become a Canadian Citizen, the citizenship test and new rules for citizenship and immigration. The session is held on Wednesday, January 27 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 263 Queen St. E. Unit 14, Brampton ON L6W 4K6. To register call (905) 596-0722 ext. 4000 or email nic@tcet.com.

{“Newcome to Canada” Tax Information Seminar} COSTI Brampton is hosting this event with the Canada Revenue Agency on Wednesday, January 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Brampton Soccer Centre Community Room #2 (1495 Sandalwood Parkway East) To register, please contact Susanna at (905) 459-6700 x202 or tang@costi.org.

{ESL Classes} The Peel District School Board runs English as a Second Language classes in Mississauga, Malton and Brampton. The Non Credit Adult ESL Classes have qualified instructors at the low cost of $30.00 for a 10-week session. The classes are held in convenient locations in Brampton, Bramalea, Malton and Mississauga with flexible schedules during the day, night and weekends. Child minding is available at the Mississauga & Malton locations only for a small fee. For details and location go to www.peelschools.org/adultesl.

{3rd Annual Trivia Night} Bring your friends and family to compete with other teams in support of Vita Centre. Table of 8 makes a team; tickets are $20/person or $140 for a table of 8; prizes for 1st and 2nd place. The event is held on February 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm at St. Josephs Parish Hall (5440 Durie Road). For tickets: Call (905) 858-0329 ext. 221 or Jane at (905) 567-9224 ext.2; email: events@vitamanor.org.

{Yogathan} Join us for the first Yogathon put on by the Halton/Peel office of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle from 8:00 am – 2:45 pm. Raise money through pledges or buy a ticket for one class for $20 or 6 classes for $100. For more information or to register go to www.yogathon.ca or contact (905) 338-2112 or email msue-ping@schizophrenia.on.ca.

Funds raised through the 2010 Yogathon support Schizophrenia Society of Ontario’s youth education and outreach programs. Space is limited. Bring your own mat.

{Growing as parents program} The program will provide you with the opportunity to build life skills and personal development. The sessions are held every Friday at two locations for free –Bramalea Civic Centre, 150 Central Park Dr. Unit 101 Brampton (9:00 am – 11:00 am) or Tomken Public School, 316- Tomken Rd. Mississauga (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm). Light snack/bus tickets are provided and free child minding is available on site. For more info or to register please call Stephanie Bellini at (905) 858-0329 ext. 223 or email at stephianie@vitamanor.org.

{Parenting Courses} The Family Education Centre is offering the following courses at Central Public School, Recreation and Arts (CPA) (24 Alexander St., Brampton L6W 1M7) and Family Education Centre (FEC)

{Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorder} Join Brian Russell who will help dads understand and better support their partners living with PPMD. Moms will meet separately with the MPCRC facilitators. Thursday, January 21 from 5:30-7:30 at Brittany Glen OEYC (5632 Tenth Line West). Child Minding provided 6:00-7:30. Light refreshments from 5:30-6:00. Please call 905-822-1114 to register.

News and Resources

{Punjabi Community Health Services} Punjabi Community Health Services operates out of 4 locations in Peel and offer a wide variety of services to the Punjabi community.  They have a family enhancement program that provides parenting, individual and family counselling, domestic violence programs and mental health and addictions programs. For more info, visit www.punjabiservices.com. To find out more about counselling programs, contact their mental health case manager Kamali SampathKumar at (905) 790-0808 ext 224

{Square One Youth Centre} The Square One Youth Centre has moved to its new location at 300 City Centre Drive, Second Floor, Mississauga L5B 3C1. The Youth Centre will continue its culture of youth engagement under the new name of the Nexus Youth Centre. The Community is invited to join them for their grand re-opening on Thursday, January 21st in the Youth Centre’s new location in the Central Library.  As part of the celebration we are having an Open House from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and hope that you will be able to attend.

{Youth Beyond Barriers} The Youth Beyond Barriers program at Associated Youth Services of Peel currently offers two weekly support groups for LGBT youth aged 12 - 18 in Mississauga and Brampton. They also provide one-to-one support and guidance for youth, as needed. They are now extremely pleased to announce the creation and development of a new group for Trans or gender variant youth. For more information regarding Trans Youth resources in Peel and this group please contact any of the YBB staff at youth@aysp.ca or at 1800.762.8377 ext 460 or you can connect with the Trans Youth Group Facilitator - Michelle Le Claire - directly at mleclaire@aysp.ca.

{Primary Health Care Program} The East Mississauga Community Health Centre is pleased to announce that the Primary Health Care Program is now open and we are accepting new patients who meet our eligibility criteria. To become a client, please call us to inquire about eligibility, if translation is required, please let staff know at the time of booking an appointment.

{Prism} Family Services of Peel and Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin have created a new support program called Prism. It aims at tackling the under-identified, under-served and frequently misunderstood issue of men who have been abused in childhood. Men who have been abused in childhood can come forward and get help by calling Prism at 416-301-1196. Prism assures everything will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Email: jle@mississauga.net

Job Postings

For more information on postings, check hyperlink (if provided) or contact respective individual or organization.

{Ontario Osteoporosis Screening Coordinator} Osteoporosis Canada (OC), a registered charity, is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. OC works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

{PAR South Clubhouse Mental Health Worker} The Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch is recruiting for the PAR Clubhouse Program, which provides a rehabilitation day program to adults with serious mental illness.

{HEAL Program Supervisor} The Heal (Helping End Abuse for Life) Network is a collaboration of 18 social service agencies within Peel region who are dedicated to providing services for children, age’s newborn to 16 years who have witnessed woman abuse. The lead agency is Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin.

{Director, Community Programs Division} Caledon Community Services (CCS) is a multi-service community-impact organization that addresses the health and social service needs of residents in the Municipality of Caledon and surrounding communities. Its mandate of “helping people help themselves” is reflected in all of its programs across a broad array of human services.

{2010 Summer Student Positions} The Region of Peel is not recruiting for 2010 Summer Student Positions. Student opportunities include labourer positions, administrative support positions and specialized positions. For eligibility requirements and application process, please visit www.peelregion.ca, clicking on current opportunities and then student employment. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2010.

{Lifeguard Positions} Must be at least 16 years old and have the NLS certification; will supervise swimmers at condominium outdoor pools; pay is between $11 and $13 per hour. Summer full time positions – June to Labour Day (Sept 6, 2010) are available across the GTA. Apply by calling 905-780-0835 or 1-866-710-0005 and leaving a message on our voice mail, faxing resume to 905-889-5499 or emailing to orchardclub@rogers.com.