Strait Richmond Community Health Board

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People of any age, gender, race, size, or background can have an eating disorder or disordered eating. Part of the reason an eating disorder may go undiagnosed ...is because people may feel they don't fit what an eating disorder "looks like"; medical professionals may not be aware of how eating disorders can present differently.* CMHA Nova Scotia Division has a wide range of programs that can help with wellness, anxiety, mindfulness, parenting, self esteem, and depression. Visit our Wellness Hub -- https://caringtogether-cmhans.ca to see if there is a program that suits you. #whathappenedwhilewewaited #eatingdisorderawarenessweek

As part of our Connect 2 project, we now have bikes for you to borrow. All you need is a helmet. Drop by the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Fitness Centre to check out the two new E-Bikes and adult and youth regular bikes and go for a spin . Call 902-625-7010 to reserve yours today.

This is so great! Math help is available Sun - Thurs 5:30 pm- 9:30 pm access online or call 1-888-444-6607. Sessions are about 20 mins long but students can call back as often as they like.

The past few months have been hard on Nova Scotians. Weve had to deal with unimaginable loss, heartache and a global pandemic. Its okay to feel sad, anxious o...r lonely, but its not okay to bear those feelings alone. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Today, I encourage you to check in with a loved one, friend or neighbour. And if you need more support, thats okay, too. A list of supports are available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority https://mha.nshealth.ca//resources-and-/conditions/suicide

Why are we making period kits? We need to! #period

Today, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. 211 Nova Scotia is just one of the many important partners standing by to help Nova Scotians access the sup...ports and services they need. Today we encourage you to check in with a loved one, friend or neighbour. And if you need more support, thats okay, too. A list of supports are available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority https://mha.nshealth.ca//resources-and-/conditions/suicide

Hi everyone! My name is Amber Benoit and I would like to introduce myself as the new autism support coordinator for the Strait Area Chapter. I am happy to be a ...part of this team, and I am eager to start working collaboratively with communities in the Strait Area to bring forward ideas and programs that will support families and individuals living with autism. Feel free to reach out to me, I would love to hear your thoughts! Office hours at the Strait Area Chapter will resume Mondays 11AM-4PM and Fridays 10AM-4PM. Please feel free to make an appointment via email or phone ([email protected] or (902) 777-1513). Phone calls and emails will be monitored throughout the week as usual. Please note the main building is still closed to the public due to COVID-19, but visitors will be granted entry upon knocking or calling the office at (902) 777-1513. All visitors must wear face masks and maintain an appropriate social distance.

WELLNESS FUNDS TIME AGAIN! Developing your project proposal but have some questions? No problem. We encourage you to contact your local CHB Coordinator as you fill out the application. They are there to help. Find a CHB Coordinator near you by visiting www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/find-your-chb. Please contact your CHB Coordinator for more information and assistance with your submission. [email protected] Vous avez des questions au sujet de votre proposition de fonds pour le bien-tre? Nous vous encourageons communiquer avec le coordonnateur de votre CCS pour obtenir de laide. Trouvez le coordonnateur de votre CCS en consultant le www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/find-your-chb. Veuillez contacter votre CHB Coordonnateur pour plus dinformations. [email protected]

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Join us to find out more about the changes to our 2020/21 Wellness Fund Program!

Just announced - the Government of Nova Scotia launched a province wide Mens Helpline. It is now live and operational This helpline is for adult men who have concerns about their well-being, safety, safety of others and/or who may be experiencing a crisis. This FREE, confidential service will be and offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is open to calls now. By calling 211, men can access a variety of supports and services that are specific to their needs, includi...ng information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling. This initiative is part of this work, the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women and the Department of Community Services have been working collaboratively with multiple community partners to enhance province-wide supports for women and men. As well as a commitment to working differently to build Standing Together, a coordinated action plan to prevent domestic violence and improve the system of supports for all Nova Scotians. This collaborative initiative evolved through conversations with and contributions from many community partners who all play a role in keeping Nova Scotians safe. Specifically partners at 211 and Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia for their dedication and commitment to building this new service to provide another way for men to reach out for support in order to enhance the safety and wellbeing of Nova Scotian families.

Mens Helpline is for adult men who have concerns about their well-being, safety, safety of others and/or who may be experiencing a crisis. This free, confident...ial service will be offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By calling 211, men can access a variety of supports and services that are specific to their needs, including information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling. We know that life can be tough. Its okay for men to each out and ask for help. Someone is always ready to listen. Its confidential. Its free. It can help.

Please be advised that effective immediately all walking track users are required to sign in at the Fitness Centre Front Desk and provide their name, contact nu...mber and email. Gym/Walking Track hours of operation beginning Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 are: Monday-Friday 6:00 am 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am 1:00 pm Sunday Gym and Track Closed

For many parents, families and caregivers the upcoming school year will be especially difficult due to the changes were all experiencing. The IWK Health Centre... has have partnered with the Nova Scotia Education and Early Childhood Development to develop mental wellness strategies that can be learned at-home, and at your own convenience. Intended for parents, caregivers and families of school-aged children, this series tackles common issues that must be prepared for in advance of the school year. Learn about achieving resilience and wellness, coping with change and uncertainty, and relationship-building through this three-video series. You can get started here: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca//parents/road-resilience-webina

We are getting low on feminine hygiene products and could really use your help to restock our shelves here at the Strait Area Womens Place and Leeside Transiti...on House You can drop off at the Womens Place outside in the drop off bin between Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. We are accepting monetary donations and products, every little bit helps. Thank you for the continued support! Call us at 902-625-1614 and we will give you directions.

Health and Wellness Grants applications are due October 15th. Please share to any community group that may be interested in applying for a Grant.

For the last number of summers we have had community garden boxes next to the tennis courts. We are happy to report that we have been awarded support from Commu...nities Culture and Heritage to have 6 new accessible garden boxes and 6 garden boxes on the ground to be constructed for next years growing season. If you are interested in trying your hand at gardening, and would like to reserve one of these garden boxes, please email [email protected] and one will be reserved for you for next year. See more

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Strait Area Transit would like to announce that we will back up and running on September 1st, 2020. SAT will be following all guidelines set by Dr. Strang as we...ll as our own precautions that management has put into place. Our guidelines include: - Clients are Covid 19 screened by dispatch at the time of booking - Masks are mandatory at all times while in our vehicles - Hand sanitizer will be available to you before entering / exiting our vehicle - Vehicles are to sanitized between each run Routes / runs will look different as we are doing our best to adapt to our new normal. Please call the office to book your travel as our dispatching may have changed to accommodate all our riders the best we can. You can call 1-902-625-1475 or email [email protected] Reminder: All bookings must be made with 24 hrs minimum notice, confirmation is required. Looking forward to connecting communities again!

First batch of our period kits have been assembled!!! We are creating period kits for menstrators that use pads, tampons and those who may want to try some... sustainable options such as period underwear and menstrual cups! We will be partnering with some local organizations and business who want to give away these awesome period kits! If you are in the Antigonish, Guysborough, Port Hawkewbury areas and would like to have some period kits at your organization or business please get in touch! #period #periodkits #menstrualequity See more

Interested in visiting the Port hawkesbury trails? This is a great video to show you whats in store for your hike. **Make sure to check out daveandsky facebook page and watch the whole video.

A guide to self care and resiliency during covid-19. https://theworkingmind.ca//working-mind-covid-19-self-care

The Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council is currently conducting registration for new learners for our 2020-2021 school year. If you or someone you know is interes...ted in brushing up on your employable skills, academic upgrading, or working towards your GED, please call us at 902-625-1599 to set up an appointment. For a chance to win a Donna Morrissey reading package including TWO novels, mug, notebook, and small tote, please LIKE, TAG a friend, and SHARE this post. See more

Organizations interested in creating more age-friendly and inclusive communities in Nova Scotia can now apply for project funding. The Age-Friendly Communities ...Grant program supports projects that improve the health and well-being of older Nova Scotians by helping them stay active, healthy and engaged in their communities. This year groups may need to think differently because of COVID-19. While we expect to see a range of great ideas, we hope to see projects that help address some of the challenges that have faced many older adults through the pandemic, such as social isolation. For more information and to apply, visit http://novascotia.ca/age-friendly-grant

On September 17th we will be hosting a day-long free community learning event to explore the issue of social isolation in our communities. SPARK A Connection! The purpose of this event is to bring community stakeholders together to develop a shared understanding of the impact of social isolation on individual and community health. To provide an opportunity to look at the strengths, assets and challenges of our communities and then to begin to work collaboratively toward...s solutions . Follow the registration link below to join us! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfWFq_b2oQryFMNsj/viewform

Sign up today to help a self-isolated student in Antigonish. COVID-19 has changed the way in which we interact within our communities and StFX has designed a vo...lunteer program to show StFX students how much the Antigonish community, both on- and off-campus, are here to support them, and also puts the health and safety of all Antigonish residents first. We are looking for Antigonish community members who are willing to volunteer to provide support to students living off-campus while isolating for 14 days within our community. We have a number of volunteer opportunities available, including picking up groceries, calling check-ins, Here2Help information tables, and even contributing baked goods or care packages for those interested. We are also looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time by offering online classes, or tutorials (i.e. guitar lessons, knitting, paint lessons), things that would help keep students busy during their isolation period. For more information and to SIGN UP TODAY www.alumni.stfx.ca/volunteer

This year, Wellness Funds are for non-profit groups working to improve health in their communities and must address the health priorities identified by the CHBs in their current community health plan. Want to check out the CHB Health Plan? Visit www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/chb-health-plans. Please contact your CHB Coordinator for more information and assistance with your submission. [email protected] Cette anne les Fonds pour le bien-tre sont destins aux gr...oupes communautaires locaux but non lucratif qui travaillent lamlioration de la sant dans leurs collectivits respectives. Les fonds doivent tre consacrs aux priorits en matire de sant nonces dans le plan communautaire de sant collaboratif des CCS. Voulez-vous consulter le plan de sant des CCS? Consultez le www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/chb-health-plans pour obtenir plus dinformation. Veuillez contacter votre CHB Coordonnateur pour plus dinformations. [email protected] See more

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Wellness Fund Call for Proposal eligibility criteria are now available online. Things are a little different this year. We are looking for projects that address issues arising from Covid-19 that align with the social determinants of health and our health plan priorities. Visit our www.engage4health.ca/bounce-forward project to learn about being resilient in the time of Covid-19. Please contact your CHB Coordinator for more information and assistance with your submission. [email protected] Les exigences relatives aux propositions de projets au titre du fonds pour le bien-tre sont maintenant disponibles en ligne. Les choses sont diffrentes cette anne. Nous cherchons des projets qui rpondent un besoin ou un problme li la COVID-19 afin dagir sur les dterminants sociaux de la sant et nos priorits du plan de sant communautaire. Consultez le www.engage4health.ca/bounce-forward pour en appendre davantage sur comment tre rsilient pendant la COVID-19. Veuillez contacter votre CHB Coordonnateur pour plus dinformations. [email protected]