BSure First Aid Training

Frostbite (when your skin tissue freezes and dies) is a real concern in extreme cold like we are seeing in Saskatchewan today.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by dressing appropriately for the weather, protecting especially vulnerable parts of the body (like ears, hands, toes and your nose), and limiting your time outdoors. If you see signs of frostbite, get out of the cold immediately. Do not rub the area. Rewarming can be accomplished by soaking the affected area in warm (not hot) water for 15 to 30 minutes. You may need to seek medical attention. Check out this Mayo Clinic image describing the stages of frostbite.

It's ok not to feel ok. Self-care is the first step to getting back on track 💪🏾Check in with yourself and follow the four 'L's of self-care.

👀 Look for common signs that indicate stress
👂 Listen to how you are feeling
💞 Link to your support systems
😌 Live with coping strategies

Learn more at www.redcross.ca/pfa

Frostbite (when your skin tissue freezes and dies) is a real concern in extreme cold like we are seeing in Saskatchewan today.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by dressing appropriately for the weather, protecting especially vulnerable parts of the body (like ears, hands, toes and your nose), and limiting your time outdoors. If you see signs of frostbite, get out of the cold immediately. Do not rub the area. Rewarming can be accomplished by soaking the affected area in warm (not hot) water for 15 to 30 minutes. You may need to seek medical attention. Check out this Mayo Clinic image describing the stages of frostbite.

👋 We're saying goodbye to 2020, let's hear it for new beginnings! With the new year comes new goals and what better time to make mental health a priority? We're here to help. With our Psychological First Aid courses you'll build your custom self-care plan and learn to support others through difficult times.

Sign-up today and work towards your goal of promoting mental wellbeing ➡️ www.redcross.ca/pfa

With snow already falling in some areas, and the storm only expected to intensify by tonight and tomorrow, here's what you can do to keep safe during a winter storm:
📻 Tune into updates from local officials on the radio, news channels or social media
🏠 Stay home if you can, avoid all unnecessary travel
👫 If you have to go outside, use the buddy system if possible
For more info on what to do during a storm head to ➡️ http://bit.ly/2Ru6Luz

Coping habits are so important!

You can help your loved ones find balance 🔍 Helping people find healthy coping habits is an important part of helping them recover and bounce forward from stressful or traumatic events.

Download your Psychological First Aid pocket guide ➡️ https://bit.ly/3k1eTiK

As our numbers rise, remember to was your hands and physically distance.

Are you A, B, C or D? 🤔

No matter what you do with your time, remember to take care of your physical and mental health.

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Mental health is so important...

🔗 Linking to your support system is an important part of looking after your mental health. Where do you turn when you notice signs of stress in yourself?

Creating a self-care plan can help you quickly identify these supports when you need them. Learn more at www.redcross.ca/pfa

We are recruiting! If you live in Warman and are interested in giving back to our community in an amazing way please contact us! If you want more information we can send you an information package to help decide if you want to try and take this on. Hope to hear from you- feel free to send this to anyone you think might be a good candidate!