Along the Shore Community Health Board

Wellness fund application deadline is this Friday! For more information, visit: www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds

REMINDER Please pass along that Wednesday, October 6 is this month’s deadline for this important community food delivery service. Thank you for helping get the word out.

Some programs available for families living in the Debert area.

We are seeking to learn more about community-based supports that could assist Nova Scotians experiencing mild emotional distress or substance use concerns. We ...are aiming to ensure that Nova Scotians who need mental health and addiction services and supports have access to the right service, at the right time, by the right provider. We’d like to invite you to participate in a short survey regarding community supports for people experiencing mild emotional distress or substance use problems. This confidential survey will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. English survey: http://surveys.novascotia.ca/TakeSurvey.aspx French survey: http://surveys.novascotia.ca/TakeSurvey.aspx Nova Scotia Health Réseau Santé Nouvelle-Écosse

Our text and chat options are now available! Text 2-1-1, or visit ns.211.ca and click "Live Chat" to chat with one of our Community Resource Navigators. No matt...er which way you prefer to contact 211 Nova Scotia, we will be happy to assist you! Here are all the ways you can reach us to get the support you need: Dialing 2-1-1 Texting 2-1-1 Live Chat on ns.211.ca Email [email protected] Or, you can browse programs and services on ns.211.ca

Come on out newcomers, long-time locals and everyone in between!

Wellness Fund application deadline is October 15th!

From Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: In recognition of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (Sept. 10), the Canadian Mental Health... Association Nova Scotia Division, in partnership with Worth Living, will to host Voices of Hope: a World Suicide Prevention Day Panel. This virtual panel will feature three mental health advocates who will share their unique journeys to recovery and wellness. Details: When: Wed., September 8, 2021| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Zoom Cost: This event is FREE, but donations are welcome. Proceeds from raised from this event will go to CMHA NS Suicide Prevention Programming and Initiatives. To to learn more and REGISTER visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//voices-of-hope-a-panel-discu/ Please Note: This session may contain material that is sensitive in nature and could be upsetting for some viewers. Support will be available during the session. For further details visit: https://novascotia.cmha.ca//cmha-ns-honours-world-suicide/ #WSPD2021

Do you belong to a local not-for-profit community group? Do you have an idea for a project that will improve the health of your community? Check out the CHB Wellness Fund Call for Proposal to see if they’re right for you. To learn more, visit: https://www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds

Find us in New Glasgow, Springhill, Five Islands and Great Village next week to get your first or second Pfizer jab. All clinics are drop-in only. Ages 12+ Tues...day, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ward One Community Centre 487 Brother Street, New Glasgow Drop-ins only Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springhill High School 84 Church Street, Springhill Drop-ins only Thursday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five Islands Fire Hall 353 Highway 2, Lower Five Islands Drop-ins only Friday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great Village School (in the gym) 8849 Highway 2, Great Village Drop-ins only

On September 7th, Serena Lewis will be presenting on the challenges that are faced by communities dealing with grief. If you would like to share your experience with grief, please email [email protected].

Looking for employment, mark Thursday, Aug. 26th on your calendar.

We are excited to announce the newest member of the Hospice team, Shanda White. Shanda is our new Child & Youth Social Worker. Check out her bio, and reach out if you or someone you know are looking for grief support. 902.893.3265, [email protected] Welcome to the team Shanda

The Meet-Up is a 6-week series of online events from March 29 May 7, 2021 about quality of life and wellbeing. Find out more and sign up: https://engagenovascotia.ca/the-meet-up

Do you like to walk and are looking for a way to give back to your community? Help support more people in Nova Scotia enjoy the benefits of walking! NS Walks is... starting local community-based walking groups. We are looking for volunteers interested in leading gentle, fun, friendly regularly scheduled walks for people who are currently less active. We will provide free walk leader training to give you the skills and confidence to lead these walks. Leader training will be held online Tuesday, March 30 (registration deadline Mar. 24). NS Walks is a project of @HikeNovaScotia, supported by @NSGov and our communications partner, the @HealthyTomorrowNS through their @MakeYourMoveNS campaign. For more information or to register for the training go to www.nswalks.ca. See more

Has your mental or physical health been negatively impacted by COVID-19? We received funding from the provincial Department of Health and Wellness that will help people with intellectual disabilities and people who are struggling with mental health or addictions stay connected to their community during a difficult time. Poverty can make it hard for people to stay connected. We will consider any reasonable request for support. Please go to https://www.inclusionns.ca/.../has-your-mental-or... for more information as well as a fillable PDF referral form. Please forward referrals to [email protected].

Community Health Boards in the Northern Zone are partnering with Recreation Nova Scotia, Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia and municipal recreati...on departments to inspire and promote local access to activities that enhance healthy active living and support mental wellness. http://www.nshealth.ca//community-health-boards-partner-co Active East Hants CMHA: Colchester East Hants Branch Truro Parks Recreation Culture Colchester County Recreation Colchester East Hants Community Health Boards See more

Join us tomorrow, 2pm at MacElmon’s Pond provincial park, 219 MacElmon Rd., Debert.