McMan Calgary & Area

Building stronger communities with early intervention and supports for children, youth & families.

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

Donations will be dispatched this Friday and next. Please note that socks and underwear must be NEW, while shirts and pants can be new or used.

Together, we can help our neighbours. Share this post to spread the word and lend a helping hand. 🙌

https://t.co/Xtm3XXgGr2

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

📢 Help us support the Fox Lake community! 🤝🙏 We're gathering clothing donations to assist those affected by recent hardships in Fox Lake.

⏰ Drop off your contributions at our office (1538 25 Ave NE, Calgary) between 9am and 4pm any business day this week and next!

[Community Connect YYC @CommConnectYYC]

Did you know DBT Skills Training is now available on CCYYC.

Dialectal Behavior Therapy Skills are useful for individuals who are struggling to regulate their emotions.

To learn and book this service, visit https://t.co/xHPdwSkEZe #MentalHealth #YYC @McManCalgary

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

Together we stand for a world of difference. 💙 #CelebrateTheSpectrum @autismspeaksCAN

ID: A rainbow infinity symbol on a blue background. White text reads 'Did You Know? Approximately 16% of people with Down syndrome are also diagnosed with Autism.' #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

[Kids Help Phone @KidsHelpPhone]

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. We can all play a role in encouraging acceptance and inclusion of folks on the autism spectrum. For more information on #Autism including some common characteristics, experiences and supports available, tap the link: https://t.co/wFGtCRwDNK

[Women's Centre of Calgary @womenscentre]

For more information about this organizational development and how to access other emergency-food resources in Calgary, please visit:

Our blog: https://t.co/6eQz04ePQH
Calgary Community Food Map: https://t.co/z1RR1vaVYr

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[Kids Help Phone @KidsHelpPhone]

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility during which we celebrate trans and non-binary people and their contributions as well as raising awareness of discrimination they encounter #TransDayofVisibility

[Centre for Sexuality @YYCsexualhealth]

Today is #InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility, a day to recognize contributions of transgender folks & acknowledge the continuing struggle for equality & acceptance. We offer resources & services to support the trangsender community. Visit https://t.co/84jjDABRcZ for info.

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

Social workers are empowering communities and making a positive impact every day. This #SocialWorkMonth we recognize and thank all the social workers in our lives!⁠

To read more about her work and others on our team, visit https://t.co/DXY6b4kKtz

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

@HomeSpaceyyc This is a great breakdown! Thanks for sharing.

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

"Social work is a unique profession that approaches situations from a truly holistic lens looking at all contributing factors within a person’s environment. It is also deeply committed to social justice and not simply upholding the status quo."

- Mabel | Lead Clinician

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

We had a BLAST last night at the @telus_spark Indigenous Science night! 💥

Our Wicihitowin Youth Circle Group, along with some staff and their families attended and met the co-creators of the Sacred Defenders of the Universe.

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

"Homelessness impacts us all. Each Calgarian deserves a safe and secure space to call home. If we have the resources/support to do this, let's do our best to support our community and achieve housing for all."⁠

To read more, visit https://t.co/Rb3aa4D4yb

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

Congratulations to Patricia, a High School Teacher at @BishopO who won our Distress Tolerance kit from the @CCTCA

This kit was filled with items that appeal to senses to help individuals build resilience and manage daily stressors.

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

• Educate yourself on the history of racism & how it
impacts different communities
• Challenge your own biases & assumptions
Speak up when you witness discrimination
• Support & uplift marginalized voices
• Take action to promote diversity & inclusion in your
community

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

At McMan, we stand in solidarity with all those affected by racial discrimination and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for our community.

#internationdayfortheeliminationofracialdiscrimination

[Canadian Down Syndrome Society @CdnDownSyndrome]

We are excited to finally unveil our newest photo essay collaboration with @oneforthewall , "Here I Am". These powerful portraits stare down the misconception that people with Down syndrome do not live into their senior years: https://t.co/e3viqDlcXt

#WDSD
#DownSyndromeAwareness

[Down Syndrome IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

On behalf of everyone - including young Conn Brennan here - we want to wish you all a very happy World Down Syndrome Day. Thank you for your support, today and every day. We've come a long way together - and we're nowhere near finished yet.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay
#WithUsNotForUs

[McMan Calgary & Area @McManCalgary]

Social workers play an essential role in identifying and addressing social service gaps to ensure that everyone has equal access to needed resources.

https://t.co/Rb3aa4D4yb

#socialworkmonth #empoweringfamilies #SocialWorkersIlluminate #SocialWorkisEssential #NSWM2023

[Children's Link @ChildrensLink]

The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience will offer mental health services to people up to and including 18 years of age, with the goal of reducing mental illness in youth through early intervention.
https://t.co/CrkcA5pE0f