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BRIDGES furthers our mission to cultivate mental wellness through five program areas:
1. Outreach & Referrals
2. Community Meal Program
3. Social Recreation Program
4. Social Arts Program
5. Peer Supports Program
You can make an appointment with Janice or Alphia for one-on-one help with mental health support and referrals, access a public computer, get help with technology or learn more about our activity programs. You can also make an appointment to renew your society membership, make a personal tax-deductable donation or learn about becoming a volunteer. Call 780-865-4464 or book online HERE.
January, April, July & October!
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. 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.
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!
Enjoy music and mocktails at our sober/family-friendly Karaoke Lounge event on Friday April 12, 2024. Bring your singing voice and your besties. The song list is pretty much endless! Entry is free, but you can support BRIDGES by making a donation or purchasing mocktails for $4.00. Many thanks to our volunteer Kara-hosts, Eric Rosendahl and Moe Prudhomme!
Join us for Swimming from October to April at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre from October to March. (See our calendar below.) Contact Alphia to register and for more info!
REGISTER NOW for our Gardening Group. Participants tend a community plot and can also register for personal plots through the Growing Gardener program, with the Hinton Food Bank. Register today by emailing Alphia: activities@bridgeshinton.org.
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.
October to May, Mondays at 6:30 PM.
Thanks to the Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing Grant, we're pleased to offer free yoga, taught by the incomparable Allison Rutley.
Cribbage: Thursdays 7:00 PM
with The Hinton Good Companions.
Starting Monday April 29, 5:30PM
Gamespace Project is a monthly social gaming event for 2SLGBTQ+ youths+ and allies to connect, build community, play games and other activities led by queer and ally folks, for the improvement of mental wellness. BRIDGES aims to create safer spaces and supports for queer and trans folks of all ages in Hinton.
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 D&D!
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! Performing is not required.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Participants will learn how to:
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth, Seniors, and more courses are available online from the MHFA website.
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:
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.
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