Programs & Events

Friday, April 10th
10:30am - 12pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Get ready to unleash your creativity!
Join us for a fun, hands‑on, in‑person workshop designed to spark confidence, connection, and self‑expression. This interactive session is all about empowerment, playfulness, and discovering the stories only you can tell. Come ready to laugh, create, and connect — it’s going to be amazing!

Tuesday, April 14th
5 - 7pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Boundaries Bootcamp is a practical, empowering workshop designed to help you confidently set limits, communicate your needs, and protect your time and energy without guilt, anxiety, or second-guessing. Setting and keeping boundaries is hard so let’s connect, share, laugh a little, and learn skills you can use in your day-to-day life.

Come as you are. No pressure, no perfection, just real people learning how to take up a little more space in their own lives.

Tuesday, April 21st
6 - 8pm | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us for a relaxed, world café–style gathering for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to connect, reflect, and support one another. Every second month at Healthy Minds Cooperative, we’ll explore meaningful conversations around queer identity, mental health, wellness, and thriving in our communities. Come share, listen, or simply be in community.

April’s Discussion Topic:
Cultivating Healthy Relationships within the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

Thursday, April 23rd
6 – 8pm | Glitter Bean Café, 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax

Spectrum Connect is a monthly, community-driven gathering space for Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary folks (18+) to connect, share, learn, and support one another. Our monthly get-togethers are designed to reduce isolation, share resources, and uplift community voices. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of lived experience, you belong here.

Together, we’ll create a space for intergenerational connection, mentorship, joy, and care.

Thursday, May 7th
5 - 7pm | The North Grove, 6 Primrose St, Dartmouth

Discover the healing power of cooking from the soul. This workshop explores how intuitive, culturally rooted, and sensory rich cooking can support mental well‑being. Through gentle discussion and hands‑on reflection, participants will learn how everyday cooking can become a meaningful practice of self‑care, mindfulness, and emotional nourishment.

Come as you are — and leave feeling a little more fed, inside and out.

Sunday, May 3rd
10am - 11:30am | 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth

Join us for a gentle, supportive workshop designed to help you build your own personalized “comfort toolkit” for navigating stress, overwhelm, and everyday challenges. In this workshop we’ll explore practical self-care strategies, effective coping skills, and self-soothing techniques that you can turn to whenever you need grounding, calm, or emotional support. Come as you are and leave with tools to support yourself—on both the hard days and the good ones.

Spaces are limited—register to reserve your spot!

Sunday, May 10th
10am-11:30am| Online via Zoom

Ready to create goals that actually stick? Join us for an engaging and practical workshop designed to help you align your ambitions with your well-being. In this workshop you’ll learn how to set meaningful, achievable goals while prioritizing your mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, feeling stuck, or simply looking to approach your goals more intentionally, this workshop will give you the clarity and structure you need to move forward with confidence.

Come as you are, and leave with a personalized plan to help you truly thrive by design.

Sunday, May 17th
10am-11:30am | Online via Zoom

Think mindfulness isn’t for you because you can’t sit still, clear your mind, or commit to meditation? This workshop is designed for you. This practical, no-pressure workshop introduces you to mindfulness that can fit into real life. No cushions, chanting, or long sessions required. This workshop is for anyone curious about mindfulness but is turned off by traditional meditation. Whether you’re busy, skeptical, or simply unsure where to start, you’ll discover approachable ways to feel more present, calm, and grounded.

Come as you are, and leave with practical strategies you can start using right away.

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'.

GROUP UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

We are redesigning our Men’s Walk & Talk group! Our hope is to expand the group into more then just a walking group. Until we are able to finalize and launch our new and improved group, we will be pausing the Men’s Walk & Talk group.

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.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays
4:30 - 6pm | Online (Zoom) | October through June

This online writers’ group blends creativity, community, and play. Together we’ll explore poetry, storytelling, and fun writing activities in a safer, peer-led space where you can share your work or simply enjoy the process. Drop in for inspiration or come regularly to build a project—always at your own pace.

Wednesdays | 5 - 6 pm | Alderney Gate Public Library
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Every 4th Wednesday of the month
9:30 - 10:30am | The North Grove (6 Primrose St., Unit 115)

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!