We are open 9AM - 2PM for drop -in access to programs

Our Plots are planted! Gardeners visit the greenhouse twice a week or more to tend BRIDGES' plots. Register with Alphia to participate in the Spring-to-Fall 2022 season!

BOWL WITH US at Underground Bowling and Games Room! See our calendar; register with Alphia, space is limited.
Bowling isn't just a social, party activity! It also builds strength and stretches muscles and ligaments. It's also lots of fun, in a small group with others! 

(Subject to pool maintenance closures) Join us Wednesdays for Swimming at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre . (See our calendar below.)  Contact Alphia to register and for more info!  

Mondays and Fridays (weather permitting): Enjoy a walk in the neighbourhood or in nature, in a group or one-on-one. Get some light exercise or take some nature photos while making meaningful connections with others in our community to help support your mental wellness! Check out our calendar below.

Watch for our next Trivia Night in October 2022!  Support BRIDGES' services by entering a team of 6 into one of our annual Trivia Night Fundraisers to compete for glory and prizes! Register a team for $180 or individual for $30 (we will find you a team) and help us raise money to fund our programming.

 *Returning soon*  Part of our Social Recreation Program, The Dungeons & Dragons Network meets monthly at BRIDGES to make connections and play in a supportive, inclusive setting. Learn the game, learn to DM, meet others to create new playgroups. We embrace diversity! 

Participants will learn how to:

• recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
• initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
• discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
• assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
• check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth, Seniors, and more courses are available online from the MHFA website.

"Togetherall is a digital mental health support service which is available online, 24/7, and is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained Wall Guides monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members. In addition to Togetherall's online community, you will have access to a wealth of useful resources and can work through tailored self-help courses covering topics such as anxiety, sleep, weight management, depression and many more. "

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta's Family & Caregiver Support group exists to provide you with a hopeful, safe and supportive environment to discuss your thoughts and feelings, learn coping methods, and be empowered with knowledge about schizophrenia. 

Hinton's Support Group meets the first Monday of each month on ZOOM to talk through important issues, hear from educational speakers, and just connect and support one another. 

 211 is a free, confidential service that provides information and referral to a wide range of community, social and government services.

Our certified community resource specialists are trained to help you navigate the complex network of social services. We can help you find:

• basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and financial support)
• employment resources
• parenting support
• counselling/support groups
• health care
• legal services
• and MUCH more!

Here to Help's online screening for mental well-being, depression, anxiety and substance use. Your answers are completely anonymous.

211 will connect you with one of these agencies. You can call them directly if you wish, the Mental Health Help Line and Suicide Prevention lines are

24/7 crisis assistance lines.