Be vigilant in protecting yourself and others

• Maintain physical distance.
• Wash your hands well and often.
• Wear a mask when distancing isn't possible.
• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. 
• Stay connected: check in with family, friends and neighbours.

Use trusted sources for health information

• Island Health
• BC Provincial Health Officer
• BC Centre for Disease Control
• Health Canada
• World Health Organization

Get a free flu shot!

• Colwood is making it easy for residents to get a free flu shot close to home.
• Protecting against the flu is more important than ever. Get flu facts at HealthLinkBC.
• Flu shots will be provided at the Juan de Fuca Fieldhouse in Colwood on October 25, November 1 and November 8.

Find Public Health Resources

• COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information
• BC COVID-19 Support App 
• Online Self-assessment tool: Cough, fever or sore throat? Use this tool to find out if a test is  recommended. 
• Call 2-1-1 if you are a senior who could use a hand with groceries or prescriptions, or to volunteer

Protect your mental health

• Pacific Centre Family Services Association
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Kids Help Phone
• Here to Help BC
• Kelty Mental Health
• MindHealth BC
• Need2 Suicide Prevention Education & Support

Find ways to help

• Volunteer: Contact Volunteer Victoria or call BC 2-1-1 if you are a volunteer who could deliver groceries or prescriptions to seniors in your area.
• Give blood: Canadian Blood Services is in urgent need of donations.
• Donate to Food Banks: Goldstream Food Bank | Our Place Society.
• Buy Local: Shop online at local businesses, get take-out, buy gift cards.

Support local for strong economic recovery

Colwood's Economic Recovery Plan was developed based on input received from business owners at a series of COVID-19 Response & Recovery Roundtables that included federal, provincial and health leaders.

• Seek out and support Colwood businesses as much as possible (look for Colwood Support Local sandwich boards!)
• Watch Colwood.ca for resident and business opportunities in the coming months.
• Find business supports through the West Shore Chamber of Commerce
• Find links to Essential Business Resources through the South Island Prosperity Project

Premier's plan to Restart BC

• BC's Restart Plan: www.gov.bc.ca/restartbc
• B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service
• BC COVID-19 Public Health Orders
• Smal Business BC Business Continuity & COVID-19 Small Business Resources  

Canada's COVID-19 Economic Plan

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
• Western Economic Diversification Canada response to COVID-19
• Business Development Bank of Canada loans and advice - Support for entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
• Canada’s Trade Commissioner - COVID-19 Resources for Canadian Businesses
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Employment and Social Development Canada