Programs & Events

Workshops

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    2 pm | virtual, via Zoom

    Financial stress can significantly impact your overall mental wellness making it essential to find a balance.

    We'll explore together how our finances impact mental wellness. Instead of just tips, we'll dive into open discussions and share experiences.

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025

    2 pm | virtual, via Zoom

    In this one hour workshop you will gain insight into your anxious feelings and learn simple strategies to address them.

  • Wednesday, December 12, 2025

    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | In-person

    In this workshop, we’ll talk about what the season really brings up, without judgment or pressure to “look on the bright side.” Together, we’ll explore coping tools, community care, and small ways to make the season a little kinder for yourself.

Self Care Sundays

  • Your Guide to all Things Mental Wellness, Self-care, Coping & Self-Soothing

    November 02 | 10 - 11:30 AM

    In person

    45 Alderney Drive, Suite 210

  • Making Wellness Goals & Sticking to Them

    November 09 | 10 - 11:30 AM

    Online via Zoom

  • Mindfulness & Meditation for Mental Wellness

    November 16 | 10 - 11:30 AM

    Online via Zoom

  • Making a Wellness Promoting Crisis Prevention Plan

    November 23 | 10 AM - 12 PM

    In person

    45 Alderney Drive, Suite 210

Ongoing Programs & Events

  • Men's Mental Health Peer Support Group

    Bi-weekly on Wednesdays | 6 - 7 pm | Online, via Zoom

    A non-judgmental space to share and connect with other men. This is a place of encouragement and acceptance for men to speak openly about their challenges in a peer-based, supportive setting and benefit from the experience of others who have 'been there'.

  • Mental Health Café

    Bi-weekly on Wednesdays | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 210

    This is a casual, welcoming space to connect with others over coffee and snacks, talk about mental well-being, and know you’re not alone. You are welcome to speak about your own experiences, simply listen, or just be present — there is no pressure to share. Together, we work to reduce stigma, build understanding, and strengthen well-being.

  • Men's Walk & Talk

    Bi-weekly on Thursdays | 6 - 7 pm | Meet at 45 Alderney Drive

    This walk offers men an opportunity to step away from daily stress, reflect, and connect with others while strengthening well-being. We’ll pair up for a refreshing walk, and share casual conversation and encouragement — with no pressure to talk if you’d prefer simply enjoying the company.

  • Mental Health Writers' Group

    Bi-weekly on Thursdays | 5 - 6:30 pm | Online, via Zoom | October through June

    This online writers’ group blends creativity, community, and play. Together we’ll explore poetry, storytelling, and fun writing activities in a safer, peer-led space where you can share your work or simply enjoy the process. Drop in for inspiration or come regularly to build a project—always at your own pace.

  • Climate Café

    The 2nd Thursday of the Month | 6 - 7:30 pm | Online, via Zoom

    A brave, supportive, and confidential space for participants to share our emotional responses to the climate crisis. Climate cafés focus on feelings; no feeling is too difficult or taboo to discuss. Participants can share as much or as little as they are comfortable with.

  • Member Orientation

    The last Tuesday of the Month | 12 - 12:30 pm | Online via Zoom

    Learn about HMC, meet some of our staff, and discover opportunities to get involved. This short session is a great way to ask questions, learn how we work as a peer-led, community-based organization, and find out how you can make the most of your membership. New, existing, and potential members are all welcome!

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health Peer Support Group

    Bi-weekly on Fridays | 5 - 6 pm | Online via Zoom

    This is a welcoming, affirming space where 2SLGBTQIA+ adults can come together to share, listen, and support one another on our individual and collective mental health and wellness journeys. Together, we will explore mental wellness and healing through shared experience, mutual support, and collective care.

    This group is offered in partnership with Lake City Works, Heal NS, Rainbow Refugee Association of NS, Steppingstone, Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, & the North End Community Health Centre.

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