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The Invisible Load of Caregiving

For Lisa, caregiving isn’t a temporary role. It’s become her everyday life.  In 2023, she nursed her mom through cancer. Now, her father has the same disease and she’s there for him too.   Like so many caregivers, Lisa is employed but she has stepped away from her job to be a full-time caregiver, while…

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Everyday Ways to Strengthen Connection Beyond Mental Health Week 

As Mental Health Week wraps up, one thing is clear: connection matters. It’s not just a theme for one week of the year. It is something we need every day to support our mental health, build…

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Everyday Ways to Strengthen Connection Beyond Mental Health Week 

Strengthening Connection in Rural and Remote Communities

This Mental Health Week is a reminder that stronger connections aren’t just important. They are essential to our mental health and well-being. People in rural and remote communities build and maintain connections…

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Strengthening Connection in Rural and Remote Communities

Finding Connection Through It All: Shawn’s Story 

Growing up in and out of foster care, Shawn was never anywhere long enough to form meaningful connections. For years, he struggled with loneliness, anxiety, and depression, all of which made connecting with others more complicated….

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