Community Health Teams (CHTs) are a service of Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. We offer free navigation services and group wellness programming. Our team of healthcare professionals have people across the lifespan to improve their health and wellness. This flexible service does not require a referral. Group Wellness Programs provide health information, resources, and strategies to make health behaviour changes. Topic areas include Healthy Eating, Parenting, Physical Activity, Mental Wellness and Reducing Your Health Risks.
How to Register
To check out the many programs available and to register, select the "Register Now" button below.
Register Now
Most physical activity programs require completion of a physical activity screen upon registration. The form is available here:
Physical Activity Screen
FREE Wellness Navigation
Everyone needs a little help sometimes.
Understanding and getting connected to the right support can be complicated. Our team of healthcare providers can help you identify health barriers and connect you to the right resources. This is a free, non-urgent service that you can book yourself. A referral is not required and appointments can happen in-person, by phone or virtually. This service is available to those living in the Greater Halifax Area with a valid health card.
Adult Wellness Navigation (18+)
Wellness Navigators work with adults to address various challenges, including:
- Feelings of stress
- Struggling with health, money, housing or mental wellness
- Help with joining a group or feeling more connected to your community
- And more
Children, Youth and Family Navigation
IWK Mental Health and Wellness Coordinators provide support for children, youth and families:
- Supporting parents with concerns about their child's mood or behaviour
- Assisting youth in accessing recreation or physical activity programs
- Navigating supports for housing, food security or medication coverage
- And more
Healthy Eating Navigation (18+)
Registered Dieticians help with:
- Setting and achieving healthy eating goals
- Finding programs and services to help you meet your healthy eating goals
- And more
Physical Activity Navigation (18+)
Registered Physiotherapists help with:
- Finding physical activity programs and resources online or in your community
- Support to help you meet your physical activity goals
- And more
The navigation services listed above focus on wellness needs and do not provide disease or condition-specific counselling.
How do I know which Community Health Team is offering services in MY community?
If you live in the greater Halifax area, see a list of communities below to determine your local Community Health Team.
Would you like to receive a monthly email with information on upcoming programs?
If yes, email us at cht@nshealth.ca
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