ILWU Canada COVID-19 List of Resources
ILWU Canada COVID-19 List of Resources
ILWU BULLETINS
05AUG2020 Covid-19 Update from ILWU Canada
27MAR2020 Quarantine Benefit Bulletin (For ILWU-BCMEA Longshore Members on ‘A’ Coverage, RWF and ‘A’ Board Casuals)
13MAR2020-Joint-ILWU-BCMEAstatementCOVID-19
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Government of Canada COVID Economic Response Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html
B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers
Indigenous Community Support Fund
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1585189335380/1585189357198
Food Bank – Volunteer, Give, Find Food
https://foodbank.bc.ca/find-food/
HEALTH RELATED COVID-19 RESOURCES AND UPDATES
Gov of Canada – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
BC Centre for Disease Control
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
BC COVID_19 Support and Resources
Saskatchewan COVID_19 Support and Resources
BC Government Updates
https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19
Saskatchewan Government Updates
https://saskatchewan.ca/covid-19#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fcovid-19
BC Provincial Health Officer Updates
Saskatchewan Provincial Health Officer Updates
https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/
Public Health Agency of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Health Link BC
WorkSafe BC
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates
WorkSafe Saskatchewan
http://www.worksafesask.ca/covid-19
COVID-19 BC Support App
COVID-19 BC Self-Assessment Tool
https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en
Self Isolation and Self Monitoring
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/self-isolation
Caring for someone at home
Caring for Someone at Home Who May Have COVID-19 presented in American Sign Language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2faJKVCJT8&list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J&index=5
Special Notice for Returning Travelers: Self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival
As of March 25, 2020 it is mandatory under the Quarantine Act that anyone arriving in British Columbia from outside of Canada self-isolate and monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon their arrival.
Travelers Returning With Symptoms
Travelers Returning Without Symptoms
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
https://www.portvancouver.com/covid-19-updates/?doing_wp_cron=1586877513.5938110351562500000000
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How to remove disposable gloves
How to Wear a Mask Properly
How to wear a non-medical mask or face covering properly (described video)
SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN
To support women and children fleeing violence, the Government is providing up to $50 million to women’s shelters and sexual assault centres to help with their capacity to manage or prevent an outbreak in their facilities. This includes funding for facilities in Indigenous communities.
Resources for gender based violence – National Supports
https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/violence/knowledge-connaissance/info-en.html
Resources for gender based violence – BC Supports
https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/violence/knowledge-connaissance/info-en.html#British_Colombia
Resources for gender based violence – Saskatchewan Supports
https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/violence/knowledge-connaissance/info-en.html#Saskatchewan
Parenting During COVID-19
Practice physical distancing: Stay 2 metres apart
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/video/covid-19-practise-physical-distancing.html
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS AND MULTILINGUAL INFORMATION
World Health Organization – WHO
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
Flatten the Curve – Multilingual COVID Information
https://www.flattenthecurve.com/
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Virtual Mental Health Supports
Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support.
https://ca.portal.gs/?lang=en-ca
Here2Talk – Mental Health Support for Post-secondary students
Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Mental Health First Aid – List of resources Canada wide
https://www.mhfa.ca/en/general-resources
Here to Help – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Information
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/resource-library
TED Talks – Motivational talks and Uplifting Ideas
80 Awesome Mental Health Resources – From Apps to Hotlines
https://greatist.com/grow/resources-when-you-can-not-afford-therapy
Interactive walking guide if your missing out on your next big hiking trip
Guided Meditations and Meditation Music
https://blog.calm.com/take-a-deep-breath
Virtual Tour of National Geographic’s “ Sacred Places of a Lifetime”
https://www.travelzoo.com/ca/blog/20-sacred-places-to-transport-you-around-the-world/
Virtual Museum Tours
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Youtube – Free Workout Videos and Plenty Of Music To Keep You Dancing.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=workout+videos
Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19 ILWU Canada will be CLOSED until further notice to all visitors.
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“This is our time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe,” – Dr. Bonnie Henry