Rain & Shine Behavioural Counselling Ltd.

04/28/2026

🚨 National Fentanyl Awareness Day – April 29, 2026 🚨

Tomorrow is National Fentanyl Awareness Day.

Here in Chatham-Kent, we are seeing just how unpredictable the unregulated drug supply has become. The reality is heartbreaking—most people harmed by fentanyl never even knew it was there. It’s often hidden in counterfeit pills and other substances.

This is why awareness matters. This is why we matter.

We are a community that looks out for one another. 🤝💜

Here are 3 simple, life-saving actions you can take:

💊 1. GET EQUIPPED
Carry a FREE Naloxone kit—no prescription needed.
Available at:
• Most local pharmacies (Chatham, Wallaceburg, Tilbury, Dresden)
• CK Public Health (435 Grand Ave W, Chatham)
• ROCK Missions (outreach & drop-in services)

🔗 Learn more about harm reduction services in Chatham-Kent: ckphu.com/harm-reduction

🗣️ 2. TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE
75% of youth overdose deaths involve fentanyl.

Have a real, no-judgment conversation.
Say it clearly: “Don’t use alone.”

If you or someone you know is using, call the
📞 National Overdose Response Service (NORS): 1-888-688-6677
They will stay on the line to help keep you safe.

⚠️ 3. KNOW THE SIGNS
An overdose can look like:
• Blue or grey lips/nails
• Gurgling or snoring sounds
• Unable to wake the person
• Slow or no breathing

🚑 If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately.
The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects you from simple possession charges when you call for help.

Every conversation matters.
Every kit matters.
Every life matters.

Let’s keep Chatham-Kent safe—together. 💜

03/25/2026

🌷❄️ Spring Ice is Open!
We’ve got ice time available at the following arenas:
📍 Dresden (Ice open until May 17)
📍 Chatham Memorial (Ice open until May 17)
📍 Chatham Thames Campus (Ice open until May 31)

Book your time now by calling 311 or visit https://ow.ly/i3v450Yykbv
Check our website for details and availability for programming https://ow.ly/ce1H50Yykbt

03/11/2026

🎨 Calling all Artists!
Ridgetown’s Main Street is getting a creative glow up, and we want your vision on our five concrete planter benches! Share artwork that celebrates the town’s rich Heritage + History and bring your style to the heart of the community.
📍 Location: Main Street, Ridgetown
✨ First consideration to CK artists
Original, public friendly, graffiti resistant designs welcome in any medium.
Submit your concept, bio, past work + digital files online here 🔗 https://ow.ly/TWHO50Yliea

Application deadline is March 27th!

03/11/2026

✨ Create Your Own Zine This March Break! ✨

Visit any CKPL branch during March Break and pick up a zine take‑and‑make template.

What’s a zine? A zine is a small DIY booklet or mini‑magazine you design yourself. You can fill it with drawings, stories, poetry, playlists—anything that inspires you. It’s a great way to express your creativity and make something uniquely yours.

We’ll have templates ready for you, so all you need to do is stop by your local branch and start creating.

🎨 Have fun. Be creative. Make something amazing.

03/09/2026

Women are often praised for how much they can handle.

What they’re rarely encouraged to do is rest.

As International Women’s Day approaches, we’re reframing rest as what it really is: a mental health need — not a luxury, not a reward, and not a personal failure.

Women’s mental health improves when care, connection, and support are built into our communities, not when women are expected to carry everything alone.

Explore Strong Enough to Rest and learn more about why rest matters for mental health.
https://cmha.ca/rest/

03/05/2026

Beat the Odds for Youth Cooking Class! 👨‍🍳🥗

Youth ages 9-14 are invited to learn cooking skills and make a healthy meal alongside our Registered Dietitian.

TWO classes available:
🗓 Tuesday March 17, 2026
🕙 10:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:30pm - 3:30pm
📍150 Richmond Street, Chatham

These classes are FREE and open to any youth in the community.
To register, call 519-397-5455 x 212 or e-mail registration@ckchc.ca.

03/04/2026

An 18-week Indigenous-led Men’s Healing Circle is being piloted in partnership with DUDES Club CK, ROCK Wallaceburg Drop-In, and the Community Drug Strategy.

🗓 Wednesdays, starting March 4th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 233 Nelson Street, Wallaceburg

This weekly circle will offer:
🍲 A home-cooked meal
🎨 Art and activities
🌿 Traditional land-based teachings
🤝 Connection and support in a culturally grounded space

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please reach out:
📧 Jordynne Lindsay- jordynne.lindsay@ckoht.ca
📧 Lori Lefler- lori@reachoutck.com
📧 Donald Turner- 1donaldturner@gmail.com

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

The Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre is currently supporting a client who is in need of a washer and dryer as she works toward stability and independence.

If you have a set you’re willing to donate or would like more information, please contact Terilyn directly at terilynbo@ckwc.org or call 519-351-9144 ext. 288.

Thank you for supporting women and families in our community.

03/04/2026

**HAPPENING TODAY! Join Linck's Mental Health Family Support Team for today's Parenting Workshop *Attend in-person or online!*
There's still time to share with your friends and email us at mailto:mhdevintake@linck.org to register!

03/04/2026

Looking for support this month? Here’s the March Peer Support Group calendar for Walpole Island First Nation.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may find this helpful.

03/04/2026

Here’s a list of free weekly community meals in Chatham. We’re grateful to the organizations and volunteers who make these meals possible.

Please share to help spread the word.

Stay tuned for another list of community meals in Chatham in March coming soon.

For more food resources in C-K, please visit https://www.chatham-kent.ca/.../Holiday-Food-Resources.aspx

**If no services are available and you are facing a food emergency, please call or visit Employment and Social Services for help at 519-351-8573, 435 Grand Ave W., Chatham, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.