Upcoming Special Events
TRIVIA NIGHT Friday Sept. 8!
Compete with friends and more for fun and glory this Friday September 8 at 6:00pm. $10 cover at the door. Refreshments and fun with 80 curated trivia questions across 8 categories. Come with a team of 6 or join a team at the event!
This is a drop-in event; no registration required.
FREE presentation EVENT SEPT. 10
Join us at The PATH for engaging speakers and conversation, suicide prevention resources and refreshments.
FREE SAFETALK TRAINING Sept. 21
Do you know how to help someone at risk of suicide? Register for this free workshop taking place at BRIDGES on September 21, 8:30am to 12:00pm.
INTERACTIVE COOKING WORKSHOP Sept. 28
Is your Instant Pot or other multi-cooker still in the box because it seems too complicated, or you just aren't sure you want to learn to use it? This interactive workshop will show you the basics (and really, it's all basic!) Join us for learning and good, healthy food! Tickets $20 (plus processing) through the link below. There are only 8 seats available in the class.
Social Recreation PROGRAM
Bowling
WALK & TALK / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Trivia Night
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! ***Ask about free passes for people with financial barriers, through the On the Move for Mental Wellness program.
Trivia Night
WALK & TALK / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Trivia Night
Meet with friends new and old, join or form a team (6) and test your knowledge to compete for fun and glory at BRIDGES Trivia Night. This brand new (possibly monthly or quarterly) event starts Friday, September 8 at 6:00 PM. A $10 cover charge at the door secures your seat and refreshments for a fun night out in a casual, welcoming and accessible environment. Proceeds support our Programs.
WALK & TALK / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
WALK & TALK / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
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.
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
REGISTER TODAY! Gardeners visit the greenhouse twice a week or more to tend BRIDGES' garden plots together.
SWIMMING
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
Yoga with Allison Rutley
Join us for Swimming at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre from October to March. (See our calendar below.) Contact Alphia to register and for more info!
Yoga with Allison Rutley
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
Yoga with Allison Rutley
Yoga is finished for the season. Watch our calendar for more classes in October.
Thanks to a grant from Walmart, we're pleased to offer free yoga, taught by the incomparable Allison Rutley.
ZUMBA
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Zumba is finished for the season. Watch our calendar for more classes this fall.
Join ZIN Jhay from Hinton Zumba Fitness to dance your way to wellness in a fun, high energy activity. Jhay's classes are inclusive and suitable for all skill levels. Just keep moving and have fun! There is an $8.00 drop in fee for this activity.
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Mahjong: Mondays 7:00 PM
Cribbage: Thursdays 7:00 PM
with The Hinton Good Companions.
Board Gaming
Cribbage & Majhong WITH THE HINTON GOOD COMPANIONS
Board Gaming
Explore our collection of puzzles and card and board games, available any time during service hours (Weekdays 9am - 2pm). What a great way to break the ice and make new friends - invite them to a friendly board game! Watch our calendar for open invitation events for Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplay adventures!
SOCIAL ARTS PROGRAM
Hinton Ukulele Group
Hinton Ukulele Group
Hinton Ukulele Group
The Hinton Ukulele Group meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn to play new songs for fun and fellowship! There are ukuleles available for loan, to those without. All skill levels are welcome! Physical distancing accommodated!
Art Sessions
Hinton Ukulele Group
Hinton Ukulele Group
Explore creative self expression in activities like Art Journaling for Mental Wellness, rock painting, holiday crafts, making dreamcatchers, medicine bags and more. Check our calendar for this month's activities!
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with The Hinton Yarnbags takes place most Tuesdays at 7:00 PM for yarn crafting and peer support. Learn to knit or crochet, get help with a project, or help others.
Monthly Jam Nights
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
BRIDGES Community Jam: At 7:00 PM on the last Friday of each month (depending on facility availability), BRIDGES hosts a community Jam Session. Bring your instruments and come play and sing along, or simply sit back and enjoy the music!
COMMUNITY MEAL & PEER SUPPORTS PROGRAMS
Coffee Time
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Community Meals
Part of our Peer Supports program, it's always Coffee Time at BRIDGES. Come and meet new people and old friends for coffee and conversation in a safe and caring environment with physical distancing. Reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and support each other with open conversations and acceptance. Feeling shy? That's okay, we respect your personal space, all are welcome.
Community Meals
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Community Meals
Tuesdays and Thursdays are Hot Lunch Days at BRIDGES. This program offers social meals for those living with food scarcity as well as people who want to share a family meal experience, for relief of isolation and loneliness often experienced by retired and senior people, newcomers and people living with physical or mental illness. Seating is still limited at 15.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
The first Tuesday of each month, brought to you by the Hinton FCSS Family Life Coordinator, in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories, this is a peer support group for caregivers. Please call Charlene at 780-223-8009 to register.
BLOCK PARTY STYLE BBQs EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY
BLOCK PARTY STYLE BBQs EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors, Freson Bros., McDonalds Hinton, REMAX/2000, Quicklane Tire & Auto, HUB Insurance, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, and M&M Food Market for an amazing BBQ Series this year!
Men's Support Group
BLOCK PARTY STYLE BBQs EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY
Women's Support Group
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Men's Coffee Group meets are facilitated by Tannis Arsenault, Family Violence Prevention worker from the Yellowhead Emergency Shelter. For more information about this group, please contact YES at 780-865-4359.
Women's Support Group
BLOCK PARTY STYLE BBQs EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY
Women's Support Group
Peer Support for Women: Our partnership with F.R.I.E.N.D.S. returns! Watch our calendars for these special events! (Female Role in Empowering and Nurturing Developmental Strategies) Join their Facebook group for the latest scheduling and events.
ONLINE education and peer supports
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
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.
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta - Family & Caregiver Support Group
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
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.
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For emergencies that aren't 911
For emergencies that aren't 911
For emergencies that aren't 911
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!
Online Self-Screening
For emergencies that aren't 911
For emergencies that aren't 911
Here to Help's online screening for mental well-being, depression, anxiety and substance use. Your answers are completely anonymous.
Mental Health Help Lines
Mental Health Help Lines
Mental Health Help Lines
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.
Our Calendar
We're open weekdays 9am - 2pm! Join us for coffee!
We put out a fresh activity calendar every month. You can download it from our Links and Downloads Page.