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PARTNER PROGRAMS<br />

The Community Health Teams provide free space for community groups to offer their programs and services. The<br />

following programs are offered by these partners. Please refer to the contact information below.<br />

Accessible Active Living – Halifax Association for Community Living<br />

This program is intended to provide accessible active living options for people of all ages and abilities . Support is available<br />

to accommodate anyone with intellectual disabilities. Email lifeworks.hacl@eastlink.ca or call 902-463-4752 for more<br />

information.<br />

Arthritis Lifestyle Makeover Challenge - Arthritis Society<br />

Join this this six week program featuring various members of your health team to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to<br />

take control of your arthritis. To register, call 902-429-7025 or online info@ns.arthritis.ca<br />

Mondays: May 7 - June 18<br />

(no session May 21)<br />

Beginners Yoga 4-Week Program - Halifax Yoga<br />

10:00 a.m. - noon East Dartmouth Community Centre, Dartmouth<br />

Explore the power and strength in your body as you discover the healing of the ancient practice of yoga. Limited mats<br />

available for use. Space is limited –registration will be taken by the instructor on a first come first serve basis on the first<br />

day of each 4 week program.<br />

Wednesdays: May 2 - 23 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CHT Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth<br />

Wednesdays: August 1 - 22 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CHT Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth<br />

Caregiver Support - Caregivers Nova Scotia Association<br />

Do you care for a family member or friend? This peer support group offers a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to<br />

talk with other caregivers. Please call 902-421-7390 to register.<br />

Wednesdays: March 7, 21, April 4,<br />

18, May 2, 16, June 6, 20, July 4, 18,<br />

August 1, 15<br />

Thursdays: March 8, April 12, May 10,<br />

June 14, July 12, August 9<br />

Tuesdays: March 20, April 17, May 15,<br />

June 19, July 17, August 21<br />

Chronic Pain Management Workshop – The Arthritis Society<br />

1:00 - 300 p.m. East Dartmouth Community Centre, Dartmouth<br />

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CHT Young Street, Halifax Peninsula<br />

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Community Wellness Centre, Spryfield<br />

This program will help you improve your understanding of chronic pain, introduce different coping methods and<br />

encourage an active role in managing your pain. This program is also for others who support people with chronic pain. To<br />

register call 902-429-7025 or online at info@ns.arthritis.ca.<br />

Monday, April 16 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CHT Young Street, Halifax Peninsula<br />

Chronic Pain Self Help Support Group – Metro Pain Pals<br />

The goal of this group is to share positive coping skills for chronic pain sufferers, share, socialize, contribute as well as<br />

receive support. E-mail therese@chebucto.ns.ca or call 902-435-3456.<br />

Mondays: March 12, April 16, May 14,<br />

June 18<br />

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CHT Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth<br />

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To register call 902-460-4560 or visit communityhealthteams.ca

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