The Marguerite Centre

Calling all IPSY lovers! Looking for a place to put those cosmetic bags to good use? The Marguerite Centre would love to have them. We like to be able to provide our residents with a pencil case for program, and the cosmetic bags are a cute and easily accessible option to help us provide this!

If you have any cosmetic bags or extra pencil cases hanging around, please consider donating them to The Marguerite Centre! 😊

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Location: In-person – please RSVP for invitation link

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Please Join Us for our Year End Review & A Look Ahead to 2024/25

R.S.V.P. by June 10, 2024 to [email protected] to receive the virtual link.

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SEEKING TO FILL THE VOLUNTEER TREASURER ROLE!

The Marguerite Centre (TMC) is a long-term residential facility for women in recovery from addictions and abuse. TMC believes in the right for women to recover from their addictions in a safe residential setting where their unique needs will be met, their issues addressed and their voices heard. Our body, mind, and spirit approach to programming empowers women to create their own path to healing and recovery.
Our Mission: The Marguerite Centre fosters a healthier society by supporting women recovering from addiction through a long-term residential program focusing on the healing of mind, body and spirit.

Our Vision: A sustainable centre of excellence in addictions recovery that empowers all women to live healthy lifestyles while considering families and communities.

TMC is seeking a designated accountant (CPA) to serve as volunteer Board Member and Treasurer . Working as part of the Board, the Treasurer will:
• coordinate monthly financial reporting with the bookkeeper and Executive Director
• Review the following on a monthly basis:
- Bank statement
- Visa statement
- Monthly financials and variance analysis
• prepare Treasurer’s report for bi-monthly board meetings
• liaise with the Executive Director to ensure the financial health of the organization
• Attend bi-monthly board meetings and report to the Board on TMC’s financial state
• Approve Executive Director expense reports
• Act as Finance Committee chair
• Be an authorized signing officer
• Provide general financial expertise in the areas of internal control, contract negotiation, etc.
• Oversee the Executive Director in the management of the Centre’s:
o operating budget;
o cash position;
o annual audit;
o finance-related policies and procedures; and
o other accounting matters, as appropriate

The time commitment is approximately five hours per month. Interested candidates should contact Lisa Mullin, Executive Director at (902) 444-3089 or [email protected]

https://globalnews.ca/video/9583522/financial-support-for-supportive-housing/
Thank you to Eilish Bonang and Global News Morning for having us on to talk about The Marguerite Centre. Our new arrangement with Corrections will allow us to be able to provide services to women exiting the provincial justice system and increasing the likelihood of long-term successes!

Financial Support for Supportive Housing | Watch News Videos Online Watch Financial Support for Supportive Housing Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

This is exciting news for us! We are looking forward to the opportunity to help more Nova Scotian women access services.

Supportive Housing for People Leaving Custody News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

The Marguerite Centre is hiring!!

The Marguerite Centre Experience
The Marguerite Centre provides a holistic, women centred approach to recovery from substance misuse and gambling addiction. We are an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment, free from discrimination and available regardless of economic status. We foster a healthier society by supporting women recovering from addiction through a long-term residential program focusing on the healing of mind, body, and spirit. We are looking for someone who believes strongly that everyone has the right to dignity and compassion; and that empowering and supporting individuals is the first step in improving the human experience.

The Opportunity
As our Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for all aspects of facilitating our classroom learning. In collaboration with the other members of your team and the women admitted to our program, you will assess the needs of each woman and provide them with ongoing learning support during their journey towards healing.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program which includes supervised medication times, delivery of facilitated classroom learning, program evaluations, program materials management, and efficient time management.
• To work collaboratively with team members to conduct research on current trends and social issues that impact the residents we support and the programs we provide.
• Attend all team meetings and case management consultations and ensure that the team meeting notes are documented and located in the meeting binder.
• Provide on-going assessment, guidance, and support by interacting with the residents to assess needs in all life skills areas affecting their success in recovery.
• Assist residents to modify attitudes and patterns of behaviour, by identifying and building on personal strengths.
• Use effective crisis intervention techniques to assess, establish priorities, and intervene appropriately.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences including a focus on psychology, mental health and/or equivalent combination of training and human service experiences.
• 3 – 5 years of adult program facilitation.
• Able to facilitate groups of women facing multiple barriers to their recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to react to crisis situations in a calm and appropriate manner ensuring the safety of the residents and staff.
• Multidimensional thinker – good at problem solving, adaptable, innovative.
• Excellent listening and interview skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate well.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
• Experience working in an all-women setting is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with appropriate computer software

Apply Today
Please email your cover letter and resume to Lisa Mullin, Executive Director, [email protected]

We thank all of those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Marguerite Centre
United Way Day of Caring never fails to bring smiles 🙂 Thanks so much to United Way Halifax and Killam Apartments for sharing the day

We are so excited to be selected as a recipient this year! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the green!

We are starting to fill up for our Charity Golf Classic at Oakfield Golf & Country Club on September 15th! So if you have been waiting to get your team registered, now is the time!

Registration is $200 per person or $800 per team
Visit our website to register: http://www.cpchalifaxcitadel.com/charity-golf-classic

Proceeds from this event will support:
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
The Marguerite Centre
Chebucto Connections
Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre

One of our board members runs her own recovery group! If you are interested in attending, please reach out and we can get you in touch with Krista!

Our annual general meeting is coming up TOMORROW EVENING! We want to hear from members of the community! Please join us virtually tomorrow Wednesday June 15th, from 7:00pm to 8:00p.m. by RSVPing to Lisa via email.

Our annual general meeting is coming up and we want to hear from members of the community! Please join us virtually on Wednesday, June 15th from 7:00pm to 8:00p.m. by RSVPing to Lisa via email.

May 17th is the International Day against phobia in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

There is a flag raising and public speakers afterwards from within the community at 1130am at the Provincial House on Hollis St.

One of our board members will be in attendance and we are looking forward to hearing about the event and most importantly, continue working with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

"Please remember that you have survived 100% of your bad days so far."

Today is the first day of the CMHA Mental Health Week.

We are a women's addiction recovery centre located in Halifax that is unique in the sense that there are no other centre's of this kind for women in Nova Scotia.

We understand the importance of mental health and treatment of these disorders in relation to a recovery program. If we recover loudly from the things that change our quality of life and mental wellbeing, we have the opportunity to break more barriers surrounding womens addiction and mental health issues.

We would love to hear some feedback as to how we can continue to break these barriers in Nova Scotia.

Any suggestions are appreciated by direct message or comment!

Happy May!

We will be posting about mental health a lot this month as it is MAY!

Together, we can break the stigma surrounding women's mental health.

Sundays are a great time to take a moment and reflect on how your previous week has been - and how you would like your upcoming week to be. Journaling is a great way to get your thoughts out and plan for upcoming tasks.

The Marguerite Centre updated their address.

Give yourself time to heal. Take a moment to breathe. Continue transformation!

"The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act is part of the Government’s comprehensive approach to addressing the crisis."

In Canada, we have what is called The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. This act became law on May 4, 2017.

This act can provide some legal protection to those at the scene of an overdose.

It was created to provide aid to those in emergency overdose situations and to save more lives by reducing the fear of police presence at the scene.

Please take a moment to read up on The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in Canada by clicking the link below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids/about-good-samaritan-drug-overdose-act.html

"Based on preliminary data, so far in 2022, 14 Nova Scotians died from opioid overdoses."

Naloxone is a drug that has the ability to reverse an opioid overdose.

You can acquire a naloxone kit, for free, from pharmacies all across the province of Nova Scotia.

All you have to do is walk in and ask about getting one. There is a short training session required when picking up a Naloxone kit, so it is a good idea to expect to stay for about fifteen minutes.

You can go to any pharmacy and ask the pharmacist about getting a kit. If they do not have any available on hand, they can direct you to another location that has some.

"Since January 2016, more than 26,494 naloxone kits have been dispensed to Nova Scotians. There have been 207 reported reversals to date."

Harm reduction is important when dealing with addiction.

Please see the NS Naloxone website linked below for more information.

http://www.nsnaloxone.com/

There hasn't been a whole lot of activity within our social media groups lately but as of tomorrow we will be making the best effort to provide daily posts that will range between recovery promotion, harm reduction, women's wellness, etc.

A positive note for this evening:

In recovery, every person's journey is different and should be treated as such.

At The Marguerite Centre, we would rather see you take your time with your recovery rather than to rush it. We are here to work with you, rather than work against the clock.

Rome wasn't built in a day! The same can be said for sobriety :)

The Marguerite Centre Experience:
The Marguerite Centre provides a holistic, women centred approach to recovery from substance misuse and gambling addiction. We are an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment; free from discrimination and available regardless of economic status. We foster a healthier society by supporting women recovering from addiction through a long-term residential program focusing on the healing of mind, body and spirit.

We are looking for someone who believes strongly that everyone has the right to dignity and compassion; and that empowering and supporting individuals is the first step in improving the human experience.

The Opportunity:
As our Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the women at The Marguerite Centre overnight.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the safety and security of the residents as well as the facility in a single staffed environment Encourage good resident morale and ensure an atmosphere that is warm, positive, home-like and respectful.
• Use effective crisis intervention techniques so as to assess, establish priorities, and intervene appropriately.
• Ensure that residents adhere to their medication schedule; record dosages.
• Observe signs of illness and take appropriate action when required.
• Inform Program and Resident Coordinator and/or Executive Director of any fire and safety issues or incident reports (e.g. Injury, a major behaviour change in a resident).
• Complete regular inventories of household supplies, and complete routine inspections.
• Clean and prepare vacant rooms to ensure they are ready for occupancy at any time.
• Clean the common staff areas: bathroom, back foyer, staff office.
• Regularly inspect the Centre for cleanliness and order and document the results of the inspection.
• In the winter, be responsible for the removal of snow from the walkways and entrances to ensure the safety of the residents and staff that arrive in the morning.
• Socialize with residents as appropriate opportunities arise.
• Ensure that the residents are up and dressed at the appropriate hour.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Excellent ability to organize and multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of the issues that contribute to substance abuse (including alcohol and gambling) including, but not limited to, homelessness, physical and sexual abuse, low self-esteem, and the cycle of poverty and abuse.
• Demonstrated ability to react to crisis situations in a calm and appropriate manner ensuring the safety of the residents and staff.
• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
• Experience working in an all-women setting is considered an asset.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and crisis management.

Congratulations to our friends at The Floatation Centre for this amazing opportunity!!

https://globalnews.ca/news/8778101/floatation-centre-conan-obrien-appearance/

‘It was bananas’: Halifax business owner’s odd job lands Conan O’Brien appearance - Halifax | Globalnews.ca Lindsay MacPhee, who owns The Floatation Centre, says she caught the attention of “Team Coco,” the makers of the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, because of her 'weird' job.

Please join Karen Wile at the Woodside Pub this coming Saturday to enjoy the music of Kevin Fletcher and Friends in the 3rd annual Anna Dorey Memorial Fundraiser. This fun filled evening featuring fantastic music by Kevin Fletcher and Friends will raise awareness and funds to support those with mental health and addiction struggles.

Hope to see you there!