Matawa Health Co-operative

11/26/2025

Craft night will be postponed tonight due to weather.

Hope to see everyone next week
December 3rd

11/24/2025

Noel will be in Constance Lake First Nation next week!

Please reach out to Noel to chat, or to learn more about our services!
nwhite@matawa.on.ca
807-630-2526

11/24/2025

It is Mental Health Monday! Here is a tip to add to your mental health toolkit 🔧

✍️ Write Things Down- How Journaling Supports Your Mental Health

Putting your thoughts on paper can be a powerful way to care for your mind. When worries stay in your head, they often feel bigger and more tangled than they really are. Journaling gives those thoughts a place to land, helping you see them more clearly and manage them one step at a time.

🌟 Why It Helps

* Organizes your thoughts: Writing slows your thinking enough to make sense of it.
* Reduces overwhelm: Your brain doesn’t have to hold everything at once.
* Creates perspective: Notice patterns, triggers, and progress over time.
* Emotional release: Naming a feeling can lighten its weight.
* Improves problem-solving: Solutions become easier to see when issues are laid out.

📝 Easy Ways to Start
Brain Dump: Write anything on your mind—no editing.
Simple Lists: Try “3 things stressing me today” or “What I can control vs. what I can’t.”
Prompts: Use starters like “Today I felt…,” “I’m grateful for…,” or “One thing I need right now is…”.
One Sentence a Day: Small entries still matter.
Voice Notes Count: Speak your thoughts and jot them down later if you want.

🌿 Reminder: your journal doesn’t need to be flawless—it’s a place to let your mind relax and release.

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

From prevention to recovery, we all play a role. 💪

National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov 16–22) is a time to learn about harm reduction, support those affected by addiction, and talk about solutions that build healthier communities.

Behind every person struggling with substance use is someone who loves them. ❤️
Show kindness. Offer understanding.
Support without stigma — because connection and compassion save lives.

11/21/2025

It’s Recipe Thursday! 🥄✨ Today we’re whipping up a tasty dish without the salty overload. Too much salt can raise blood pressure and make your heart work overtime—so let’s keep the flavor high and the salt low!

11/20/2025

🦷 The Dental Van is here TODAY from 3–7 PM!
Find it parked right outside the Matawa Health Co-operative Clinic (523 Algoma St. N).

Stop by and get your smile checked — quick, easy, and free for Matawa Members! 😁

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

It’s National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov 16–22)! 💙

Let’s shine a light on prevention, harm reduction, and recovery — and work together toward real change.

🗣️ Talking to Youth About Substances

Starting the conversation early matters. 💬
Talking openly with youth about alcohol and drugs helps build trust, share facts, and keep them safe.

Here are a few tips:
🌱 Listen first. Let youth share what they know or have heard.
💬 Be honest and calm. Give real information — not scare tactics.
❤️ Keep it ongoing. One talk isn’t enough — keep checking in.
🤝 Show support. Let them know they can come to you anytime without fear of judgment.

Open, caring conversations can help prevent harm and support healthy choices.

11/17/2025

Every year, 30,000 babies in Canada arrive too soon. 💜

This World Prematurity Day (Nov 17), we honour their strength — and the care, love, and hope that help them grow.

A strong start isn’t only about survival — it’s about giving every baby the chance to thrive and one day change the world. 🌍

The theme for World Prematurity Day 2025 is "Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future" with calls to:
👶 Invest in special care for small and sick newborns — with trained staff, dedicated spaces, and life-saving equipment.
🤰 Strengthen maternal health services to prevent preterm births and detect problems early.
❤️ Support families with emotional, financial, and practical care as they nurture their tiny babies.
⚖️ Ensure equity so every child has the same chance to survive and thrive- not limited by where they live or what they earn.

Together, we can give every baby a strong start for a hopeful future. 💜

11/17/2025

Hi Matawa Members!

The dental van will be outside in FRONT of the Matawa Health Co-operative Clinic (523 Algoma St. N.) this Thursday November 20th from 3-7pm!

Open to ALL Matawa Members!

Questions? Call our clinic (807)346-2370