Hello to our communities! June is almost here and that means summer is just around the corner. Everyone is still going through a lot, so we want you to know that the Community Health Team is here to support you with FREE Virtual Wellness Programs and Wellness Navigation.

Programs Available to Residents of Nova Scotia:

FREE JUNE VIRTUAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Via Zoom for Healthcare

For a full list of programs being offered May-August 2021, check out the attached flyer. Below is the list of programs being offered in June that still have spots to register. To find out more about a June program and to register, simply right click on the program title below that you are interested in. Programs in the flyer are open to residents of Nova Scotia, 18 years of age and older, with a valid NS health card.

• Finding an Online Exercise Program

• Intro to Take Charge of Your Stress (Extra dates added)

• Ideas into Action. Small Steps, Big Success

• Introduction to Beyond Weight – 2 Week Program

• Building Better Sleep (Extra dates added)

• Mindful Movement

• Sit Less, Move More

• The Truth About Weight and Exercise – 2 Week Program

• Food and Mood – 2 Week Program

• Intro to Self-Compassion (Extra dates added)

• Making the Most of Your Food Dollar During Covid

• Ready, Set, Move – Introduction to Cardio

• Ready, Set, Move – Stretching and Balance

• Explore the Mediterranean Diet – 2 Week Program

• Understanding Pain – 3 Week Program

FREE Programs & Services Available to Residents of the Greater Halifax Area

Optimal Aging – 4 Week Virtual Program

Join us to discuss ways to promote healthy aging and set goals to help you get there. This program focuses on the following key actions:

• Staying socially and physically active,

• Taking care of your mental health

• Brain Challenge

• Positive Thinking

This program is open to residents of the greater Halifax area, 18 years of age and older, with a valid NS health card number. Call 902-460-4560 ext. 2 to register.

• Thursdays June 3 - 17 from 1:30-3:00pm

Virtual Low Intensity 10 Week Exercise Program

Via Phone or Zoom for Healthcare

Do you live in the greater Halifax area and you are limited by a chronic health condition (arthritis, chronic pain, bone/joint problems) and not able to walk or exercise for more than 15 minutes without stopping? If yes, are you interested in increasing your walking/exercise ability?

This program includes bi-weekly check-in’s by phone or Zoom for healthcare with a physiotherapist who will recommend low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise (e.g. walking), strengthening, flexibility and balance exercises. These exercises will be completed on your own. Participants will NOT be exercising with the physiotherapist. You will also have an opportunity to participate in group education and support sessions with other participants by phone or Zoom. Topics will include exercise safety, motivation, setting achievable and realistic goals and making lasting behavior change.

For more information and to complete a screen to see if this is the right program for you, call 902-460-4560.

WELLNESS NAVIGATION via phone or Zoom for Healthcare

Wellness navigation can help you identify what’s getting in the way of your health, and connects you to available resources in your community and online. It is a free non-urgent service for individuals, families and youth offered by health professionals. Navigation is available to residents of the greater Halifax area with a valid NS health card. Check out this VIDEO to find out more. To speak to someone to see if a phone navigation is a good choice for you, call 902-460-4560 and choose option 1 for Bedford, 2 for Chebucto, 3 for Dartmouth or 4 for Halifax.

For more information on the Community Health Team, check out www.communityhealthteam.ca

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