Are you worried about how drugs or gambling activities are affecting your life or the life of someone you care about? It's never too soon or too late to get help – Even if you're not ready to make a change just yet, you can still get information, advice and support.

Appointments can be arranged at the Health Centre.

Please call (902) 625-4366 to set an appointment time that works for you.

Smoking Cessation Program

This is a FREE 10-Week Stop Smoking Program with the assistance of nicotine replacement (Patch, Gum, etc.) or Medication is available as part of the program. Registration is currently being accepted for programs in both St. Peter’s and Port Hawkesbury

Please contact Colette Sampson MacLean at (902) 625-8819.

Join us in revitalizing BaBE’s work to normalize breastfeeding in the Strait Richmond area. We look forward to sharing our ideas, and collaborating on what’s next for BaBE.

For more information please call:
Amanda Shepherd: (902) 587-2800
Joanne Decoste: (902) 625-4242
or Marie Noseworthy: (902) 625-1124

Shelley LeBlanc is a Primary Health Care Dietitian for the Strait area and Richmond County. Shelley works with other health team members, clients, and schools, and members of the community to help provide nutrition education based on the needs of the community and client groups. Shelley provides nutrition education mostly through group sessions, community kitchens, and newsletters.

Food is all around us- so how do we take the Fight out of food?

1. We spot the Problem.
2. We get the facts.
3. And we get support.

Knowing where your information comes from is important. What better source than a Dietitian to provide you with the information and support that you are looking for.

I will now be providing services to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Centre, based on referral. I will be there once a week, and will be able to help and support you to take the fight out of food.

This is a twelve week program, and each week you are required to attend two one-hour exercise classes. Also, you must commit to a one-hour education session per week.

The Community Cardiovascular Hearts in Motion Program offers:

1. Individual Assessment by a Nurse, Physiotherapist and Dietitian
2. Supervised Group Exercise Program
3. Nutrition Assessment and Dietary Support
4. Lifestyle Change
5. Realistic Goal Setting Approach
6. Home Exercise Plan
7. Educational Sessions Designed to Improve Your Lifestyle

The educational sessions include topics such as:

1. Risk Factors for Heart Disease
2. Heart Healthy Eating
3. Exercise
4. Medications
5. Managing Stress
6. Coping Skills

Who is the program for?

This program is for people with heart disease, cerebral vascular disease (i.e., stroke), and peripheral vascular disease (i.e., poor circulation to the legs). The program is also for people who have risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

To find out if you can take part in the Community Cardiovascular Hearts in Motion Program consult your family doctor and ask for a referral.

Why Should You Attend?

Potential Benefits:

1. Improved Blood Cholesterol Levels
2. Improved Blood Pressure
3. Improved Strength and Exercise Tolerance
4. Decreased Symptoms of Angina and Shortness of Breath
5. Decreased Risk of Developing Heart Disease or Further Complications
6. Decreased Stress
7. Healthier Weight
8. Better Quality of Life

Where and when is the program offered?

The CCHIM Program is mobile and is offered in one community at a time throughout the Guysborough, Antigonish, and Strait area.

The CCHIM program has been offered in the following communities:

1. Guysborough
2. Canso
3. Sherbrooke
4. Antigonish
5. Port Hawkesbury
6. St. Peter's

Does the program require a referral?

Yes. Contact your family doctor and request that a referral be sent to the Community Cardiovascular Hearts in Motion Program.

How do I find out more?

Phone: (902) 863-7192 or (902) 863-7193

1. Routine Prenatal Care following a Shared Care Model
2. Newborn care
3. Well Baby Check ups
4. Breastfeeding, infant nutrition and support
5. Links to Community Supports, as needed

Both Private and public Mental Health & Addictions Services are offered.

Private

Wendy Digout, M.A. Psychologist
Contact: (902) 863-3002

Public

Nova Scotia Health Authority - Eastern Zone

Mental Health Services - Adult Outpatient Services

Mental Health Services - Child, Youth and Family Outpatient Services

Seniors' Safety programs offered to date:

1. Falls Awareness - prevention presentation.
2. Frauds and Scams Awareness - online, mail and phone.
3. Vision Screening - testing.
4. Driver Refresher Programs - call to have your name added to our wait list for out next program.
5. Navigation Services - assist you in finding programs and services that increase your safety, security, health and well-being.

For a list of additional programs and presentations that are available to Richmond County residents, click here.

CBC Radio

Click here to listen to a CBC Maritime Noon segment on a new program in Richmond County aimed at combating loneliness.

Useful Links

Caregivers NS Support Groups
Fountain of Health
NS Dept of Seniors
Recreation NS

Contact

Michele MacPhee
Phone: (902) 587-2800 ext. 5
Fax: (902) 587-2813
Email: SeniorSafetyCoordinator.DKMCHC@gmail.com