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Most people’s understanding of addiction is wrong. Addiction is about poverty. It’s about trauma. It’s about children not being kept safe when they should have been. It’s about discrimination of already marginalised people. For many, it’s an adaptive response to the horrors of what life has served them. When people who want help for their alcohol and drug use come to First Step, we welcome them with love and care. And then wrap around them a team of GPs, nurses, psychologists, psycho-social workers, nurse practitioners, case workers, mental health nurses and lawyers. One team. For free. At one site. We are the only service of this kind in Australia, however receive NO state government funding for the delivery of our health service. Today is our annual fundraising day and three big-hearted donors are going to match every donation that comes in today. So if you’ve got $50 spare, that’s $100 that will come our way to continue providing the life saving work we do in our community. First Step Program First Step Legal  #harmreduction #love

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Today, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for a public service announcement. Americans are mostly kind and generous people. There are some obvious exceptions, but I won't be naming names here. So why is it that there are over a hundred thousand people in the U.S. waiting for organ donations? Why do so few people sign up to donate? Signing up to be an organ donor means you may someday be able to help others in need. Just one donor can provide lifesaving organs to up to eight people. One donor may also impact the lives of others with tissue donation. Is it fear? Faith? Apathy? The thought of taking eight people with me when I die because I had not signed up was enough for me. I understand that organ donation isn't for everyone. There are plenty of valid reasons why it might not be. All I am asking here is if you are the sort that wants to continue helping people even after you are gone, please take a moment and sign up today. You can start right here: https://buff.ly/42CLRhb. #ClaimsKrewe

🇨🇦🩸Blood Donation is a powerful way to save lives and change many more...in less than 10-minutes! Did you know that 1️⃣ donation can save up to 3️⃣ lives? Giving blood is a great habit to cultivate & can make a real difference in the world. If you're interested in giving back, why not give blood? Check out Canadian Blood Services to learn more about how you can make a difference and save lives.🇨🇦🩸 #BloodDonation #SaveLives #CanadianBloodServices

Excited to have the opportunity to volunteer with RMHC. Research indicates supporting the entire family during a child’s critical illness can improve resilience, reduce stress and enhance wellbeing for several crucial reasons: ✅  Emotional Well-Being: A child’s illness affects the entire family - parents, siblings, and extended family members experience stress, anxiety, and fear. ✅  Practical Assistance: Supporting the whole family enables the sharing of responsibilities to alleviate the daily burden of families managing critical illnesses. ✅ Financial Strain: Community resources, counselling, and financial aid can ease the burden of medical expenses. ✅ Sibling Support: Emotional support for siblings of critically ill children can ease related disruption and anxiety. ✅ Parental Health: Support for parents to assist in the maintenance of their own physical and mental health can assist in the provision of better care. ✅ Family Dynamics: Critical illnesses strain family relationships. Open communication, counselling, and support groups can help maintain healthy dynamics and ease the strain on family relationships. ✅ Child’s Recovery: Improved positive health outcomes have been linked to the provision of a supportive family environment. 

Question for all you not-for-profits out there: are you using tiptap ? Or are you using another touchless donation system? Has having the system located in your place of work turned off your audience, clients, patients, etc.? #NotforProfit

This is Melanie's story for our 'What's Your Story?' campaign 🧡 Both her and her daughter survived suicide attempts, and both were helped and supported to a full recovery. If you are inspired by this story, please make a donation to https://lnkd.in/eMgFAQZv or share your story! To chat about taking part, please email Melanie on hello@mlconsultancy.co.uk. #WhatsYourStory #CHUMSishope #EndTheStigma

"My daughter and my attendance at Can Praxis in October [2015] brought me hope and discovery and an 'exquisite understanding of pressure and release' in my relationships. I live the communication and conflict resolution/self-mediation lessons learned every single day and will continue to refine my understanding of them for the rest of my life. For these thing and more, I am grateful and give thanks." - Rob, Can Praxis Alumni Testimonies like these are largely due to the tireless contributions of our donors and sponsors. If you're considering supporting Can Praxis financially, now is the perfect time! All throughout March, we're participating in Make it Monthly, an initiative run by our main donation platform CanadaHelps. For each new monthly donation of $20 or more, CanadaHelps will give an additional $20. If 100 donors get started with just that initial amount of $20, Can Praxis will receive $4,000, which is enough for a family or couple to attend Phase 1 of our program! Make your impact via the link below, and don't forget to comment on this post once you have so that we can thank you personally! CanadaHelps donation link: https://loom.ly/TlQZAkM Please note that this initiative only applies to new monthly donors and not one-time donations. Donors who're already making monthly donations or who've made monthly donations to Can Praxis in the past are not eligible. #canpraxis #canadahelps #makeitmonthly #equinetherapy #strongertogether

🚶♂️ Ready to Step Up? 🚶♀️ This September, I'm jumping into STEPtember to help raise awareness and funds for cerebral palsy. Every step we take helps fund research for better treatments and maybe one day, even a cure. Here's how you can support: Donate: Every dollar counts and goes straight to vital research. Step Along: Get moving and track your steps with us this month. Spread the Word: Share this and inspire others to get involved! Let’s turn our steps into a stride towards a world without cerebral palsy. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #STEPtember #CerebralPalsy #TakeSteps #MakeADifference #JoinTheChallenge

This Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift of Recovery Be part of something life-changing with Delta Stroke Recovery Society. Every donation helps stroke survivors regain independence and rebuild their lives. 👉 Rehabilitation Programs – Support recovery beyond the hospital including Speech Therapy, Fitness Classes and Cognitive Rehabilitation. 👉 Peer Support Groups – Help us create connection and emotional healing through the events we hold. 👉 Education & Awareness – Prevent strokes and empower communities through our programs and communications. This Giving Tuesday, your kindness can turn challenges into victories. Whether it’s a small donation or sharing this post, every action makes a difference. How to Get Involved: ✅ Donate: https://buff.ly/45XQaFC ✅ Share this post to spread awareness. ✅ Volunteer: https://buff.ly/3ZgUZqp Together, let’s give the gift of recovery, hope, and community. #GivingTuesday #DeltaStrokeRecovery #SupportSurvivors #CommunitySupport