CHT Electronic Spring-Summer Flyer 2026 - Health and Wellness Programs

Sep 22, 2026

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Free Spring/Summer 2026 health and wellness programs from Community Health Teams (CHTs), a service of Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. Includes non-urgent Wellness Navigation and group programming across the lifespan, available without a referral for Greater Halifax Area residents with a valid health card. Covers topic areas such as reducing health risks, healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness, and parenting, plus hybrid parenting options and multiple program locations. Online registration guidance and accessibility/interpretation services are provided.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

About the Community Health Teams

Wellness Navigation

Parenting Programs

Mental Wellness Programs

Reducing Your Health Risks Programs

Healthy Eating Programs

Physical Activity Programs

Partner Programs

HealthyNS Virtual Programs

Community Locations

Quick Facts

FREE Health and Wellness Programs Spring/ Summer 2026 [www.communityhealthteams.ca | 902-460-4560](www.communityhealthteams.ca | 902-460-4560) About the Community Health Teams Community Health Teams (CHTs) are a service of Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. We offer free Wellness Navigation and Group Programming. Our team of healthcare professionals help people across the lifespan to improve their health and wellness. This flexible service does not require a referral. Group wellness programs provide health information, resources, and strategies to make health behaviour changes. Topic areas include Reducing Your Health Risks, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Mental Wellness and Parenting. How to Register You can register for most programs online at www.communityhealthteams.ca and use the register now button. Questions? Call us at 902-460-4560 and dial the extension for your community location: Press 1 : Bedford/Sackville (1658 Bedford Hwy; Main level, Bedford Place Mall) Press 2 : Chebucto (Spryfield, 16 Dentith Road) Press 3 : Dartmouth (58 Tacoma Drive) Press 4 : Halifax Peninsula (7001 Mumford Road, Halifax Shopping Centre, Halifax Place, Unit 102) Press 5 : IWK Parenting Programs (available in Bedford, Sackville, Cheb ucto, Dartmouth and Halifax) Please ask about accessibility and interpretation services Table of Contents Click on a topic to jump to that section About the Community Health Teams 2 Wellness Navigation 3 Parenting Programs 4 Mental Wellness Programs 8 Reducing Your Health Risks Programs 13 Healthy Eating Programs 16 Physical Activity Programs 21 Partner Programs 24 HealthyNS Virtual Programs 25 Community Locations 27 Quick Facts 13,000+ visits in 2025 50+ free health and wellness programs 200+ community partnerships 98% program satisfaction rate 15 years serving the Greater Halifax Area [www.communityhealthteams.ca](www.communityhealthteams.ca) 2 Wellness Navigation Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Understanding and getting connected to the right support can be complicated. Our team of healthcare providers can help you identify health barriers and connect you to the right resources. This is a free, non-urgent service that you can book yourself. A referral is not required and appointments can happen in-person, by phone or virtually. This service is available to those living in the Greater Halifax Area with a valid health card. Adult Wellness Navigation ( 18+) Wellness Navigators work with adults to address various challenges, including: Feelings of stress Struggling with health, money, housing or mental wellness Help with joining a group or feeling more connected to your community And more Children, Youth and Family Navigation offered by IWK Health Mental Health & Wellness Coordinators provide support for children, youth and families including: Supporting parents with concerns about their child's mood, behaviour and wellbeing Assisting youth with connections to mental health and wellness resources Navigating housing, medication coverage and food security resources Collaborating with service providers to support families on their wellness journey And more Healthy Eating Navigation ( 18+) Registered Dietitians help with: Setting and achieving healthy eating goals Finding programs and services to help you meet your healthy eating goals And more Physical Activity Navigation ( 18+) Registered Physiotherapists help with: Finding physical activity programs and resources online or in your community Support to help you meet your physical activity goals And more The services listed above focus on wellness needs and do not provide disease or condition-specific counselling. [www.communityhealthteams.ca](www.communityhealthteams.ca) Parenting-Offered by IWK Health Parenting programs are offered by IWK Mental Health and Wellness Coordinators. Designed to

FAQs

Do I need a referral to book Wellness Navigation or group programs?

Wellness Navigation does not require a referral. Many group programs can be registered online directly without a referral, as described in the registration section.

Who is eligible for the services in the Greater Halifax Area?

The services listed are available to people living in the Greater Halifax Area with a valid health card.

What is the difference between Wellness Navigation and the parenting programs?

Wellness Navigation helps you identify barriers and connect to the right resources and programs. Parenting programs are offered by IWK Mental Health and Wellness Coordinators and focus on supporting parents and improving family wellbeing.

Sep 22, 2026

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