Vibrant Healthcare Alliance - Health Promotion and Prevention Programs

Offer a wide range of health promotion and prevention programming that includes focus on exercise, nutrition, social inclusion, mental health, and arts-based initiatives * also deliver a range of programming to address clients' social determinants of health needs, including housing, food security, and employment

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• Adult Colouring colouring to socialize and reduce stress * registration required
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• Back to Movement A yoga program to support and maintain back health for older adults living with lower back pain * sessions co-facilitated by a physiotherapist and health promoter
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• Badminton Group Drop-in and peer-led badminton group for seniors
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• Barrier Free Physical Activity Program A physical activity program that encourages healthy and active living by incorporating adaptable aerobic resistance training and stretching exercises for all abilities
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• Diabetes Care Provide information on how to lower the risk of developing diabetes for people who are at the risk
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• Diabetes Management Program Virtual program providing information on how to manage type 2 diabetes
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• Fit For Life An aerobic fitness program for individuals that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength building, balance training and stretching
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• Gentle Exercise Class for seniors consists of muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises 
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• Mindfulness Drop In Program A drop in program specifically to practice mindfulness and to learn what mindfulness is all about in monthly one hour sessions
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• Peer Support Program Offer individual peer support to people with disabilities * individuals identify specific issues/goals towards improving emotional health and reducing social isolation
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• People on Wheels (POW) A peer-led support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis who require the use of an assistive device * participants must undergo an assessment
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• Seniors Achieving Greater Esteem (SAGE) Promote the health and well-being of frail and/or isolated seniors by encouraging social engagement and independence * interested participants must undergo an assessment
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• Sexual And Reproductive Health Provide sexual health information, resources, and referrals to youth and adults with mobility disabilities
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• Spanish Senior Groups A health promotion program that promotes overall health and well-being through health education, physical activity, intellectual stimulation, community development and peer support
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• Strong and Steady Offer the opportunity to perform exercises with a physiotherapist and interact with other health care providers to share, learn and gather healthy tips * learn how to stay safe at home and in the community
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• Women’s Disability Action & Awareness Group in Training (WDAAG IT) Peer support group for women with physical disabilities guided by the Independent Living Philosophy