Programs & Events

Thursday, September 17th
6 - 8 pm | Glitter Bean Café Co-op | 5896 Spring Garden Road, Halifax

For our September gathering we will be welcoming guest speaker and Two-Spirit community member, Calendula Sack (she/her). She will be sharing an engaging and informative presentation exploring the history, meaning, and diversity of Two-Spirit identities and experiences.

Whether you’re new to the topic, looking to deepen your understanding, or wanting to reconnect with your own Indigenous heritage, this session offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage with the rich diversity of Two-Spirit and Indigenous experiences.

Saturday, September 19th
12:30 - 4:30pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us for a safeTALK! Designed specifically for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who want to build confidence in recognizing and responding to signs of suicide.

safeTALK is a 4-hour suicide alertness training that teaches participants how to identify someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and connect them to further support and intervention resources. Using practical, interactive learning, participants will gain skills to notice invitations for help, ask directly about suicide, and link people to life-saving support.

Wednesdays, September 23 - October 28
6 - 8pm | Online via Zoom

2SLGBTQIA+ Living with Grief program is a FREE 6-week virtual peer support program for adults in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are grieving the death of someone important to them. It is a safe and supportive space to share, connect, and explore your grief alongside others who understand. Registration is required and Zoom link provided upon registration.

Program provided by Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia in partnership with Healthy Minds Cooperative.

Saturday, September 26th
12:30 - 4:30pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us for a community safeTALK training! safeTALK is a 4-hour workshop designed to help participants recognize when someone may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and connect them with support.

This training is open to all community members, volunteers, parents, educators, healthcare staff, and anyone who wants to learn practical skills to support others.

Together, we can help create communities where people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Monday, September 28th
5:30 - 7pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — SPOTS WILL GO FAST! 

Terrariums & Mental Health is returning to Healthy Minds Cooperative, and you won’t want to miss it!  

Join us for a calming, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful terrarium while exploring how nature can support mental wellness, mindfulness, grounding, and self-care. 

Saturdays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 31st
10:30am - 12:30pm | Woodlawn Public Library,
31 Eisener Blvd, Dartmouth

This four-week group presents anxiety management skills and their application to everyday life in the context of learning theatrical improvisation. Each session will focus on the nervous system, the fight/flight/freeze response and how to use mindfulness, self acceptance and compassion to manage emotional overwhelm. Participants are supported through beginner improvisation exercises which teach a step-by-step approach to collaborative creation.

With respect, consent and safe levels of challenge we stumble towards magical creativity.

Mondays, October 5th - November 16th
6 - 8pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Our second 2SLGBTQIA+ Living with Grief program is a FREE 6-week in-person peer support program for adults in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are grieving the death of someone important to them. It is a safe and supportive space to share, connect, and explore your grief alongside others who understand. Registration is required.

Program provided by Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia in partnership with Healthy Minds Cooperative.

Wednesday, October 14th
6 - 8pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us bi-weekly on Wednesdays for a peer support group for people who identify as neurodivergent, neurodiverse, or who feel their ways of thinking, feeling, or experiencing the world is often misunderstood or not fully accommodated in society.

This group is a community space to connect, share, and have open, conversations about our lived experiences. It’s for anyone who has felt “othered” or impacted by expectations around how people are supposed to think, behave, or process the world.

This group is facilitated in partnership with community member Sara, who identifies as neurodivergent and wants to use their lived experience to support others.

Monday, October 19th
5:30 - 7pm | 6 Primrose St. Dartmouth, Suite 135

Back by popular demand!

Mindful Movement for Well‑Being invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body in a gentle, accessible way. This session is facilitated by Teresa Lorman.

Explore how mindfulness can impact your life by clicking the button below.

Tuesday, October 22nd
6 - 7:30pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us at Healthy Minds Cooperative for an evening of discussion designed for allies who want to better understand and support the transgender people in their lives. Whether you're supporting a loved one who's recently come out, trying to better understand your child, or just looking to learn something new, you're welcome to join us.

This session will be facilitated by Marisa (he/they), Community Outreach Coordinator with Healthy Minds Cooperative. Marisa is a transmasculine and non-binary community member who values sharing their lived experience and knowledge with allies who want to learn how they can support the trans community.

No question asked in good faith is too big or small. Respect is the only requirement.

Tuesday, October 27th
5 - 6:30pm | Online, via Zoom

Join us for a virtual Suicide Prevention & Life Promotion panel discussion with panelists from Roots of Hope NS, Roots Up, and the Feather Carriers.

This virtual panel event brings together organizations that are advancing innovative, compassionate approaches to suicide prevention, life promotion, and community wellbeing.

Each panelist will give a presentation about their organization and their approaches to suicide prevention, life promotion, and community wellbeing. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask panelist your questions, exchange ideas, and explore how communities, organizations, peers, and individuals can all contribute to creating cultures of care and connection.

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays
6 - 7pm | Online (Zoom)

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 and benefit from the experience of others who have 'been there'.

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays
6:15 - 7:15 pm | 45 Alderney Drive.

A supportive walking group for men focused on fostering movement, connection, and improved mental well-being. Enjoy low-pressure conversation, fresh air, and a sense of community at your own pace. There are no expectations or performance requirements—just a safe, welcoming space to walk, connect, and reduce feelings of isolation.

Bi-weekly on Fridays
5 - 6:30pm | Online (Zoom)

This is a welcoming, affirming space where 2SLGBTQIA+ adults can come together to share, listen, and support one another on our individual and collective mental health and wellness journeys. Together, we will explore mental wellness and healing through shared experience, mutual support, and collective care.

This group is offered in partnership with:
Lake City Works, HEAL NS, Rainbow Refugee Association of NS, Steppingstone Association, Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, & North End Community Health Centre.

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays
2:30 - 3:30pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210

This is a casual, welcoming space to connect with others over coffee and snacks, talk about mental well-being, and know you’re not alone. You are welcome to speak about your own experiences, simply listen, or just be present — there is no pressure to share. Together, we work to reduce stigma, build understanding, and strengthen well-being.

Cancelled until further notice at the Alderney Gate Public Library
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Every 4th Wednesday of the month
9:30 - 10:30am | The North Grove (6 Primrose St., Dartmouth)

Join us for hot coffee and peer connection. This is a midweek moment to connect, reflect, and recharge. No appointments, no pressure—just a welcoming space to hang out, ask questions or seek support with Healthy Minds Cooperatives and fellow community members.

The 2nd Thursday of the month
6 - 7:30pm | Online (Zoom)

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

The last Tuesday of the month
12 - 12:30pm | Online (Zoom)

Learn about HMC, meet some of our staff, and discover opportunities to get involved. This short session is a great way to ask questions, learn how we work as a peer-led, community-based organization, and find out how you can make the most of your membership. New, existing, and potential members are all welcome!