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Fraser Valley | Beyond the Blues 2022

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Maple Ridge

  • October 27 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

  • Foundry Ridge Meadows | #2-22932 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC (Multipurpose room and throughout the centre)

  • In-person, mask required walking through space

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Open to youth and caregivers, but anyone from the community can attend

  • Contact: Alicia Erenli (Foundry Ridge Meadows | Community Service Program) 236-986-5551


Maple Ridge

  • November 2

  • Maple Ridge Public Library, Fraser room | 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. | Maple Ridge, BC

  • Hosted by Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network

  • In-person only

  • Education only

  • Targeted to older adults but anyone can attend from the community if they wish
  • Heather Treleaven (Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network) 604-786-7404


Abbotsford

  • October 6

  • University of the Fraser Valley

  • Participants can join virtually or in-person, physical distancing and masks enforced

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Open to Individuals part of the UFV community only

  • Contact: Priscilla Ang (University of the Fraser Valley) 604-504-7441 ext. 4254 or priscilla.ang@ufv.ca


Abbotsford

  • January 26

  • University of the Fraser Valley

  • In-person only

  • Education only

  • Open to UVF students and employees y only

  • Contact: Danielle Chesterman ( UFV Student Union Society) 778-809-0075 or d.chesterman@ufvsus.ca


Chilliwack

  • January 25

  • University of the Fraser Valley, Canada Education Park campus

  • Blended event (both virtual and in-person)

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Refreshments, mental health resources will be provided

  • Open to UFV students only

  • Contact: Priscilla Ang (University of the Fraser Valley) 604-504-7441 ext. 4254 or priscilla.ang@ufv.ca


Deroche

  • November 10

  • Leq'amel Gym & Health Centre

  • In-person only

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Open to Indigenous children, youth and families only

  • Contact: Simran Gill | simran.gill@gov.bc.ca


Maple Ridge

  • Week of October 17

  • City of Maple Ridge

  • Virtual and in-person (community centres, employee intranet site, virtual meeting-rooms)

  • Opportunity to check out new community centre by attending a yoga for wellness. This will be an after-work activity which will be able available free of charge for participating employees

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Open to City employees only

  • Contact: Shayna Funk-Larmor (City of Maple Ridge) 604-467-7303 or sfunk-larmor@mapleridge.ca


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