Building resilience through connections

We are all connected. A personal relationship, a comparable experience or simply living in the same community, our circles may run parallel and never touch, intersect one or two times, or blend together on a continual basis. 

It’s part of our Some Other Solutions (SOS) story that resonates with me every day and even more in the last several months as we’ve provided support for many in the community who were suffering from PTSD with the latest wildfires in the province. 

We are all connected and for many of us, through comparable experiences. SOS has been a foundation of the community for 37 years. Which means we’ve been here with your family through many tough moments. From the downturn of the economy in the 80s, to the fires in 2016, the floods in 2020 and a global pandemic. 

What’s next? In terms of obstacles, it’s anyone's guess. But what I do know is that we are working to strengthen our position in the community to ensure we are providing services and care to everyone who needs it. We are providing a holistic approach for people overcoming crisis and trauma, helping them to re-establish positive relationships and that feeling of connection within the community. 

It’s through partnerships with the school districts that we are able to work directly with young children in the community and give them the support and resources they need to build resilience. It’s through one-on-one counselling that we are able to help individuals and families explore personal challenges and help them find a way to navigate through. And it’s through group therapy and other community-focused initiatives that we are able to help restore people’s connections with our community. 

Part of building resilience is being able to navigate through periods of unknown, just as much as times of strife. So together, we show up. We connect. And we remain strong and focused on keeping our community mentally healthy and well.