Affected Others is an 8-week learning and support program for those who care about someone with Substance Use Disorder (addiction to drugs/alcohol). This program is confidential, free, and is offered several times per year. Location parameters apply, please read the information sheet (below) for details.

Learn more: AO Information Sheet

Apply: Intake Form & Confidentiality Agreement

What emotions come up when you think about the climate crisis? Perhaps you feel sadness, guilt, apathy, numbness, frustration, anger, overwhelm, a combination of these, or, entirely different emotions altogether. Whatever your emotional response, you are welcome to a climate café to talk about it.

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

Register for free, here! Questions? Please contact Elizabeth: elizabeth@healthyminds.ca

Offering 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. Join to get a sense of belonging with the knowledge and experience of others who have 'been there'.

Register for free on our Events page.

Join our resident writer, Nova Scotia author, poet, and artist, Anna Quon, as she hosts our online creative writing group. Learn about poetry and prose by reading and discussing examples from fine writers from around the globe, tackle writing exercises, and share your work (not required). Come ready to think, feel, and create! Held every two weeks on Tuesday afternoons.

Note: this group breaks for summer and resumes in Autumn.

Register for free on our Events page.

Mindfulness is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and even chronic pain. Give yourself the gift of self-care by learning about the benefits of mindfulness in this practical workshop!

No experience required, just the willingness, and openness to try. All are welcome to attend and practice to their comfort level.

Register for free on our Events page.

This is a peer-led support group for anyone living with a mental health challenge (including addiction). Peer Connect is a safe and non-judgmental group that exists to connect you with others who can relate to living with mental health challenges. Come to connect with others in a safe space, to share our encouragement, strength and hope as we walk through recovery, together.

Notes: This is a topical group; meaning, we choose a topic or theme based upon the attendees who are present.

Register for free on our Events page.

Designed to offer both education and practical information on topics related to mental health challenges (including addiction). Our workshops are open to adults who live in Nova Scotia (or other parts of Canada).

Whether you live with mental illness or just have an interest in it, you are welcome! Topics vary and the goal is to expand our understanding and compassion as we learn how to focus on wellness and what we can do - not what we can’t.

Topics may include:

Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and more!

Register for free on our Events page.

Join us over the lunch hour where we will watch a short and intriguing TEDTalk video together that is related to wellness and recovery as it pertains to mental health (including addiction).

After the talk we’ll have a casual, safe and open conversation on what we have learned, and discuss how we can incorporate new ideas and strategies for wellness into our own lives. TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, in the form of short and powerful talks (ted.com).

Not currently offered - pending walk leader position being filled (volunteer basis). If you’re interested in leading a weekly walking group, please email: wellness@healthyminds.ca

We are proud to offer this walking group through a partnership with NS Walks (a program under Hike Nova Scotia that is sponsored by the Province of Nova Scotia).

The goal of NS Walks is to create social supports to increase opportunities for people who are currently less active to enjoy the benefits of walking. Walking includes all abilities. This group is for adults only, and no pets are allowed unless they are registered service animals (e.g. guide dogs).

Participants will also have to sign a participant agreement and waiver form which will be available to sign before the walk, each week.