Healthy Minds Cooperative

04/10/2026

Stronger boundaries, stronger you. Join us for Boundaries Bootcamp! 📢✨

Boundaries Bootcamp is a practical and 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.🌿

When: Tuesday, April 14th, 5 - 7pm
Where: In-person @ Healthy Minds Cooperative, 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boundaries-bootcamp-workshop-tickets-1985545135951?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/10/2026

Join us for this months Woman's Activity Group! 📢✨
We had such a good time at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in February that we've decided to head back to check out the current exhibit, "Conversation Threads".

Please meet Lesley, HMC Wellness Coordinator, at the bench next to the Gift Shop in the gallery lobby at 5:15pm, then at 5:30pm the group will all enter the exhibit together.

When: Thursday, April 30th, 5:30pm-7pm
Where: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis St, Halifax.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-activity-group-back-to-the-gallery-tickets-1986129107626?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/09/2026

Don't forget to register for our workshop 'Storytelling for Recovery: Finding Your Voice', happening this Friday, April 10th, at Healthy Minds Cooperative. ✏️📖

Get ready to unleash your creativity with this fun, hands‑on workshop, designed to spark confidence, connection, and self‑expression. Together, we’ll explore creative storytelling activities, including the popular ‘Six‑Word Story Challenge’, all geared toward helping you reclaim your voice in a supportive, uplifting environment. 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! ✨

When: April 10, 10:30am-12pm
Where: Healthy Minds Cooperative, 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storytelling-for-recovery-finding-your-voice-tickets-1985156400232?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/07/2026

📅 April 16 | 6 PM
📍 Register: info@rrans.com

🌱 Join us for a movie night at RRANS. This time we’ll be screening the iconic documentary Paris Is Burning, a powerful film exploring ballroom culture, chosen families, and the lives of Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities in New York.

After the screening, there will be space to reflect, share thoughts, and connect with others in the community. Everyone is welcome.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Don't forget to register for our Mental Health Cafe happening this Wednesday! 📢☕️

When: April 8th, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Healthy Minds Cooperative, 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-cafe-tickets-1704313069269?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

Happening this week at Healthy Minds Cooperative! 🎉✨

Mental Health Café, 2:30 - 3:30pm, in-person at 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-cafe-tickets-1704313069269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wellness Wednesday at Alderney Gate Public Library, 5 - 6pm (60 Alderney Dr. Dartmouth)
Registration: Drop-in, no registration needed!

April 9th
Climate Café, 6-7:30pm, online via Zoom
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-cafe-registration-879511762357?aff=oddtdtcreator

April 10th:
Storytelling For Recovery: Finding Your Voice workshop, 10:30am-12pm, in-person at 45 Alderney Dr. Suite 210, Dartmouth
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storytelling-for-recovery-finding-your-voice-tickets-1985156400232?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate neurodiversity and the incredible strengths, perspectives, and creativity of those on the autism spectrum. 💙

Understanding and acceptance make a world of difference — together, we can build more inclusive communities where everyone feels seen and supported.

04/02/2026

Self-Care Sundays: Wellness & Recovery Workshops are BACK starting in May!

Ready to slow down and reconnect with yourself this spring? Join us for a 3-part workshop series designed to support your well-being with practical tools, reflection, and community.

May 3rd (10AM, In Person)
Comfort Toolkits: Explore self-care, coping strategies, and self-soothing techniques you can use anytime.

May 10th (10AM, Zoom)
Thrive by Design: Learn how to set sustainable goals and create a wellness plan that works for you.

May 17th (10AM, Zoom)
Everyday Mindfulness Practices: Simple, approachable ways to bring mindfulness into your daily life (with no need to meditate)

Whether you're new to our Self-Care Sundays workshops or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers something for everyone. Let's make Sundays your time to recharge. ✨

🔗 Register now: www.healthyminds.ca/events

04/01/2026

Healthy Minds Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of our monthly Spectrum Connect gatherings! These gatherings were made possible by the generous support of the DAWN Fund! ✨🏳️‍⚧️

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.

Spectrum Connect is more than an event. It’s a space to:
· Build connections & chosen family
· Share knowledge, stories, and lived experiences
· Learn about mental health resources, gender-affirming care, and more
· Find support & mentorship across generations
· Participate in first-voice panels & workshops
· Have open, inclusive conversations

Our monthly get-togethers are designed to reduce isolation, share resources, and uplift community voices no matter where you are on your gender journey.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of lived experience, you belong here. Together, we'll create space for intergenerational connection, mentorship, joy, and care.

First gathering: April 23rd, 6-8pm
Where: Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op, 5896 Spring Garden Rd. Halifax
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spectrum-connect-tickets-1986034607975?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosted by Marisa (He/they), Community Outreach Coordinator with Healthy Minds Cooperative. Marisa@healthyminds.ca

03/31/2026

Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, courage, and brilliance of trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people in our community and around the world. ✨🏳️‍⚧️

Visibility is powerful, but it’s more than being seen. It’s about being respected, protected, and supported. It’s about creating spaces where people can live authentically, safely, and with dignity.

To our trans friends, neighbors, family members, and colleagues: you belong here. Your identities are valid. Your stories matter. Your joy matters.

Let’s continue to show up for one another, not just today, but every day. By listening, learning, advocating, and standing against discrimination in all its forms. Real community means making sure no one is left behind. Together, we can build a world where everyone is free to be exactly who they are! 🏳️‍⚧️