Imagine After Hours Virtual Series
During COVID, we produced a virtual series on our YouTube Channel that includes music, comedy, arts and crafts, recipes and cooking, and personal stories, all from people in our mental health community. The collection of videos is here.
The first episode of the Imagine After Hours show, shot at Imagine: Studio Café features live music from four Friends of Music Society performance groups!
What's for dinner tonight? Join Chef Renee from Island Health's Souper Meals Program as she teaches how to make Red, White and Green Pasta. It's simple, delicious and easy enough to make at home! YUM! 😋
In Episode 5 we chat with James Kerr from Island Community Mental Health about two of their programs: GROW and NetWorks. We talk about setting recovery goals, going back to school, and building various skills and activities that help people transition into the community and find a sense of purpose. The Friends of Music's Ukulelians wrap this episode up with a cheerful tune called "Sunny Afternoon." 🎸
In Episode 7 we're sharing a powerful spoken word set from your local queer and disabled superhero, Dana Neily. She is a poet in a performer here in Victoria.
Dana has been exploring her own trauma through the lens of self-love and will share couple of poems touching on some sensitive themes, as well as some lighter and happier stuff during this time of anxiety.
Bruce Saunders ran Movie Monday’s out of EMP theatre for more than 26 years, presenting his hand-selected films to an audience by donation 📽️. We spoke to Bruce about his passion for film and mental health and his top 5 movie recommendations. These are his Pandemic Picks 🎬.
Episode 11 features two stunning performances from Friends of Music Society's "Moodswing Chorus" and "The Eclectics". Filmed back in February on the outdoor patio at Imagine Studio Cafe, aka "Squid Row," these performances feature musicians with a mental illness playing in partnership with other musicians in the community.
Ilia shares her experience living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the stigma she faces, and how the MHSGV - a completely volunteer run non-profit - helps support people to navigate the system and recieve support for mental health.
In this episode we brought in three different resources in Greater Victoria that you can access to stay fit. Learn about what's open at the four Saanich Rec Centres, discover the community walks and bike rides at Connections Place and learn about the Mental Wellness Day Program at Island Health
This episode features two local organizations in Greater Victoria that provide access to fresh, healthy food for totally free with no questions asked - just drop-in 🍞🍊🍅🥬!
Join us today on a trip down to Russell Books, one of the most iconic book stores in Victoria, BC. We chat to Ron Canning, avid book lover and staff member of 10+ years, about his top three recommendations for books relating to mental health.
Today we speak with Natalie Miller who is a peer support worker, mental health & addictions student and founder of Positive Relations Media. Natalie shares her journey through mental health recovery living with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
This month we're back with a recipe tutorial for overnight oats - a healthy, budget-friendly and easy breakfast that you can make in advance and then keep in the fridge to eat throughout the week.
The second episode features Super Max the Monster from Art of Nonsense, Jocelyne and Bart from the Downtown Community Centre who show us how to make an awesome autumn craft, and finally a performance from FOM Music Society's Recovery Rock Band!
Episode 4 features Connections Place, a community-focused, drop-in space for people facing mental health challenges and an original poem from one of their members. Also included is The Haywires Country Band and their cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene".
In Episode 6 we talk with Wendy Stone from Victoria Cool Aid Society about their Casual Labour Pool, one of Victoria's 💎 hidden gems 💎 that helps people facing any number of barriers find meaningful work. Also included is an original song from local musician Rejean Bussieres who has brought lyrics by George Dalziel to life 🎶.their cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene".
Imagine After Hours is back with another episode that's packed full of music! Recorded in the frigid mid-February air, the cold was no match for the Friends of Music Society who brought two of their performance groups out to play.
Today we're dropping in with Hazel Meredith, Executive Director of Mental Health Recovery Partners, South Island to discuss their various services that provide support to folks in mental health recovery, with or without substance use.
In 2010, Michael rode the sum total of 40,000 km across 33 countries to destigmatize and change the narrative around mental health. Michael shares his story about why he chose to Ride and some of the biggest challenges he faced dealing with stigma.
We have a short episode for you today in honour of mother's day 🌹 - check out the original song "Wow is Mom" from local musician Rejean Bussier and poet George Dalziel, filmed at Imagine Studio Cafe.
On today's episode, filmed amidst the backyard Swiss chard, we're featuring local musician Noel Bacani and his band "The Frolickers." Noel, a first-generation Filipino Canadian, began songwriting during his teenage and university years. Today, while continuing to find a sense of balance after a diagnosis of Bipolar in 2015, grieving from a divorce, loss of identity as an engineer, and poverty, he’s finding his way through music again.
This episode features a conversation with Jess Ash, policy analyst and work experience coordinator with the Red Cedar Cafe. We chat about their current food access options: the Frozen Meal Program and the Free Store 🍞🍊🍅🥬!
We're back with a new episode of Imagine After Hours! This week Laurel is sharing a 10-minute beginner-friendly workout routine that you can try from home whenever you need a boost of energy! No equipment required, just grab a glass of water💧and find a small space to workout.
We're back with another episode of our virtual series! This week we're talking to Brecken Sales at the UVic Students Above Stigma club about eating disorders.