CHS Newsletter
The latest issue of the CHS Newsletter is now available!

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CHS News

Return to normal hours

As of September, the CHS Mental Health Services Centre  will resume  regular office hours :  

To make an appointment, you should call the Centre on 02 647 67 80 (10h00-16h00, Monday-Friday).  You will be recontacted with an appointment offer after our weekly online staff meeting.

The CHS Helpline is available 24/7.  Call 02 648 40 14 for information, support or someone to talk to.

 The Community Help Service continues to follow the advice of Belgian authorities and the World Health Organisation to ensure the safety of our clients, volunteers and staff.

Anyone in a high-risk group is strongly advised to request an online/telephone appointment.

The following rules apply to visitors to our Centre:

  • Clients are required to wear a mask at all times while visiting the Centre and to sanitise their hands upon entry.
  • Clients should arrive as close to their appointment as possible and will be greeted at the door by their therapist. The waiting room is not in use.
  • Any person experiencing flu symptoms or respiratory complaints should not attend their appointment.

These guidelines may change as the situation in Belgium evolves. We will keep you up-to-date via our website and social media channels. 

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The CHS Helpline is open

​If you need information, support or someone to talk to, CHS is always here for you. 

In Belgium. In English. For You. 

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Upcoming Event: Decision 2020

AmCham Belgium
Decision 2020: The US Presidential Race after Super Tuesday


"Join us for a talk with Democrats Abroad and Republicans Overseas!"


What can we expect from the election campaign in the run up to the November vote? Where do the candidates stand on the issues that matter to voters?

In the aftermath of Super Tuesday, when many key states hold their primaries and caucuses, we will hear from Democrats Abroad and Republicans Overseas – bring your own questions!

For US citizens in Belgium, this is an opportunity to participate in the debate and share views and concerns about their home country. For non-Americans, this event represents a way to understand what are the main actors and issues at stake. For both US and non-US citizens from all backgrounds and ages, this is a unique opportunity to actively express their ideas and get concrete answers to their questions on an election that will impact the whole world. Moreover, both the Democrats Abroad and the Republicans Overseas will provide the opportunity to register to vote to any US citizen attending the event. 

 Program:

6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Welcome drink and registrations

6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Panel and Q&A

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Networking reception

The event is FREE for AmCham Belgium's members, St. John's International School students, staff and families and members/volunteers of the following organizations:
• Democrats Abroad
• Republicans Overseas
• The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)
• The American Club of Brussels
• The American Women's Club of Brussels (AWCB)
• Community Help Service  (CHS)
• The Bulletin 

​Event Name ​Decision 2020: The US Presidential Race after Super Tuesday ​Date ​12/03/2020
Organiser ​American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium ​Time ​18h00-21h00
​Tickets​€20, register here​LocationSt Johns International School
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Upcoming Event: Bright Expats Breakfast Conference

Breakfast Conference: Thursday, 19th of March 2020
Enrolling with the local school system


"Are you eager to know more about the educational landscape of Brussels, to get some tips to navigate the different systems, curriculum and procedures?"

Bright Expats and KBC Brussels will be happy to welcome you at the next Breakfast Conference, with as topic: "Enrolling with the Local School System", and as speaker Eléonore van Rijckevorsel from Bright Expats.

Programme
* 8h30: Welcome breakfast
* 9h00: Conference
* 9h50: Questions & Answers
* 10h0: End 

Bright Expats and KBC Brussels, hosting this conference, will be happy to welcome you with a delicious breakfast and make of this moment an opportunity to meet, exchange views and share experiences; the conference is free of charge.

​Event Name ​Enrolling with the local school system ​Date ​19/03/2020
Organiser ​Bright Expats ​Time ​8h30 - 10h00
​TicketsRegister here​LocationBright Expats, Brussels
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Brexit Briefings for UK Citizens in Belgium

The Brussels British Community Association (BBCA) & The British Embassy in Brussels invite you to:

Brexit Briefing 

​Time February 25th, 2020 - 18:00 PM
​Location
ING Marnix Building, on Rue du Trone (nearest metro Trone)
​Tickets
Register here: http://bit.ly/3ajfqJ5

Schedule

​6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Doors Open
​6:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Presentation
​7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
​Question Time

Speakers

Martin Shearman CVO
British Ambassador to Belgium

Martin Shearman was appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in June 2019.

The Ambassador represents Her Majesty The Queen and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

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