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Oakville Beaver | Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 24 insidehalton.com aiHalton ~~ Halton Highlights 2323 Start the New Year by creating healthy habits : As many of us set New Year’s resolutions to prioritize our health, I’d like to encourage you to find : ways to stay active and eat well. Taking care of our physical health through eating well and being active can have a positive impact on our mental health. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Here are a few ways you can incorporate healthy habits within your daily routine: Take short active breaks throughout the work day. If you work at a desk, get up and stretch at regular intervals. : Taking care of your mental health Try a new, healthy : . plant-based recipe. : and well-being : January 25 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day to help reduce 2 the stigma of mental health. One in five Canadians will i experience a form of mental illness in their lifetime, Give yourself a break. Set aside : and the Bell Let’s Talk campaign raises awareness and ) a few minutes every day to do : important funding to support mental health programs. something relaxing. 2 As Bell’s campaign builds on this momentum, | would like ! to remind you that there are various supports available in ¢ our region. To find a list of resources available in Halton, Schedule time for physical activity, such as walking along a local trail. Make water your drink 5 including links to local organizations, apps available for of choice. ! download and tips to take care of your mental health in + 2023,1 encourage you to visit the Mental Health webpage : on halton.ca. We have a variety of resources and tips to help you stay active and healthy. For the latest : If you need help, please reach out to a loved one or health information, please visit our Nutrition and Physical Activity page and Mental Health page on : professional as soon as possible. Please also continue to halton.ca. : check in on friends and family, especially those who may : be struggling. Remember: a mental health emergency Employment Halton helps job seekers find meaningful work i isamedical emergency. Our Employment Halton team continues to be there to help job seekers and employers navigate: ‘| encourage you join the conversation on Bell Let's Talk the job market, its challenges and opportunities. If you have new employment goals in 2023, start: Day and throughout the year to help create a more off the New Year by connecting with our team for support! : inclusive community for everyone. To learn more about : Bell Let’s Talk Day and to join the conversation, visit To make the job search and recruitment process as easy as possible, many of our resources are > letstalk.bell.ca available online in just a few clicks. We also offer one-on-one consultations via Zoom, phoneand =: ~~ email. Our free services include: : Bell job search and placement support; : ’ interview and resumé preparation; : Let S Ta | k career advice and guidance for youth and self-employment; and + training and development opportunities. : Meetings at Halton Region Employers can reach out to our team to get advice, strategies and tools to help connect with : Regional Council meetings are taking place through web qualified candidates, prepare for recruitment and achieve hiring goals. We also offer free job : conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to postings and job placement programs to help employers attract and retain the best employees for : halton.ca. their workforce. : Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. 9 an , a To connect with our team or learn more, please visit our Employment Halton page on halton.ca. : i " i ttot =