Speak Your Wellness

Advance Care Planning Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a free, two-part workshop designed to guide you in creating a comprehensive end-of-life care plan for yourself or with your parent(s). Learn how to develop a personalized advance care plan that reflects your beliefs, values, and wishes. Topics include:

Finding community at times of sudden loss - Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack Hospice offers free 1-on-1 and group counselling for those navigating grief from unexpected loss No two people will grieve in the same way after losing a loved one, and that’s okay. But sometimes, spending time with others who’ve had similar experiences can be helpful as we navigate a...

When a child is overwhelmed, the amygdala (the brain’s alarm system) can switch into 'high alert'.
This makes thinking, listening, and problem-solving incredibly hard.
Calm never comes from telling a child to “calm down” — it comes from helping their nervous system feel safe again.
Our The Child Brain Explained can be found at link in the comments ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in our Bio.

Tomorrow, we’re beginning a new series: Timeline of a Meltdown
We’ll explore what each phase looks like, what’s happening in the brain and body, and how to support a child through every stage — with care, connection, and understanding.

Follow along if this is something you need right now.
You’re not alone in this work.

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We are looking for adult winter/rain jackets! If you have any gently used winter coats you'd like to donate, stop by our office!
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm 7075 Vedder Road

Discover a new way to express yourself in a safe, supportive, and confidential space. This group uses the creative process of art-making to help you explore your experiences, develop personal insights, and build connections with others.
It’s not about being a "good artist" - it’s about the journey. No previous art experience is required, and we never interpret, analyze, or judge anyone's art.

Join us for Art Therapy! We will be holding 6 sessions, starting Tuesday October 7th, from 3:15pm to 4:45pm.

Sign up : https://forms.gle/QcdhvHQhNcxpNS2B9

the mental health all-stars

Different types of sad

New centre reduces barriers to mental-health, substance-use care “This centre is another step forward in our commitment to reducing barriers to mental-health and substance-use care,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “By providing people with timely access to assessment and care, all in one location, people experiencing mental-health and substance-use...

Gently onward.